2021
20
Mar
Hands-On Archaeology at Mission Garden
Join ancient technologies expert Allen Denoyer for our Hands-On Archaeology program at Mission Garden, Tucson’s birthplace. Explore our replica pithouse and learn about ancient technologies.
This Saturday, Allen will be flintknapping. Volunteers from Pima Community College's archaeology program...
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2021
08
Feb
What’s the Point: All about Clovis Points
This is the second post in a new series called "What's the Point?" Allen Denoyer and other stone tool experts will be exploring various aspects of technologies and traditions.
Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist and Ancient Technologies Expert
(February 9, 2021)—In this post, I’ll ex...
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2020
03
Jul
Hands-On Archaeology: How to Make a Discoidal Cutting Tool
Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist and Ancient Technologies Expert
(July 3, 2020)—This project involved flintknapping, whittling, and drilling.
I started with a roughly circular piece of rhyolite I’d gathered in Mule Creek, New Mexico. I flaked it into a biface, then thinned it so t...
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2020
26
May
Continuing Coverage: Feds Extend Deadline for Greater Chaco Comments to September 25
Dear Friends,
Good news in today’s headline—Interior Secretary Bernhardt did the right thing. The deadline to comment on the revised management plan for Greater Chaco has been extended to September 25. Paul Reed has updated our information on making and submitting those comments. You can revi...
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2020
26
May
Hands-On Archaeology: Making a Metate
Keenan Montoya, Pima Community College
(May 26, 2020)—Being given the opportunity to work during this challenging time is quite a privilege, for which I thank Archaeology Southwest and the Western Archeological and Conservation Center (WACC). I am a Pima Community College student with a work ...
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2020
19
May
Continuing Coverage: Feds’ Refusal to Postpone Chaco Deadline Fuels Outrage
Dear Friends,
Do you need a pick-me-up? Today I offer two.
First, your weekly bird note. This began with my friend and colleague John Welch, who directs Archaeology Southwest’s Landscape and Site Preservation Program. (If you missed John’s Archaeology Café Online two weeks ago, you can ca...
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2020
04
Apr
Postponed: How Did People Make and Use Atlatls?
UPDATE (3/16/2020): This class has been postponed until further notice. Learn more.
In this class, you will make a replica atlatl and an expedient dart. Hunters in the distant past used the atlatl to propel the dart and shaft. Patterned after archaeological examples known from the Southwest, ou...
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2020
14
Mar
Canceled: Hands-On Archaeology at Steam Pump Ranch
UPDATE, March 13, 2020: this event has been canceled.
Join us for Hands-On Archaeology activities at Second Saturday events at Oro Valley AZ’s historic Steam Pump Ranch. The program takes place outside of our replica Hohokam pithouse at the Heritage Garden. Come learn about ancient technologies...
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2020
01
Feb
How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools? | Afternoon Class
Experience the ancient art of flintknapping. Join Allen Denoyer for his Hands-On Archaeology class, "How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?" In each of these beginner classes, you will use ancient techniques and replica tools to create a stone projectile point. You will also learn more about how p...
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2020
01
Feb
How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools? | Morning Class
Thank you for your interest in this class! This class time is no longer available.
To reserve your spot for our 2:00-5:00 p.m. afternoon class instead, sign up here.
Afternoon Class Sign Up
Questions? Call (520) 882-6946 x15.
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2019
21
Dec
How Did People Carve Bone Tools?
In this class we will explore some techniques people used to make tools out of bone. Participants will make a bone awl using only stone tools. After using a flake to cut out a bone awl blank, we will then grind the blank on a sandstone slab to shape it out. Instructor Allen Denoyer will provide ston...
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2019
07
Dec
How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?
Experience the ancient art of flintknapping. Join Allen Denoyer for his Hands-On Archaeology class, "How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?" In each of these beginner classes, you will use ancient techniques and replica tools to create a stone projectile point. You will also learn more about how p...
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