A Different Breed: Historical Archaeology in Arizona

Summary

Arizona is renowned for the well-preserved cultural remains of its prehistoric indigenous peoples. Cultural Resource Management companies have identified thousands of archaeological sites over the last 50 years. However, during this time, a growing number of historical archaeological sites have also been documented, including linear sites; waste-pile sites; homestead, farming, and ranching sites; and mines. Unfortunately, many archaeologists schooled and trained in prehistoric archaeology, are not familiar with strategies for recording, researching, and evaluating historical sites under multiple criteria. A group of like-minded historical archaeologists have organized the Historical Archaeology Advisory Committee, under the direction of the Arizona SHPO, to provide guidance for the treatment of historical sites to CRMs, as well as state and federal agencies operating across Arizona. This session will provide a synopsis of the committtee's efforts to ensure that historical sites in Arizona are sufficiently evaluated for significance under all criteria.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• The Archaeology of the American Dream: Topics in Historical Archaeology West of the Mississippi   •
• Society for Historical Archaeology 2016

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Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology

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