UNLV Summer Archaeological Field School
in the Parashant National Monument
June 5 - July 14, 2006
The Department of Anthropology & Ethnic Studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas will offer a six-credit, six-week field field school from June 5 to July 14, 2006. Field investigations will focus on the study of Pueblo II (A.D. 1050-1150) habitation site associated with the Virgin Anasazi culture. Students will learn the fundaments of archaeological excavation and survey
techniques, mapping, record-keeping, and material processing and identification.
PROJECT SETTING
The project area
 is located on the Shivwits Plateau in northeastern Arizona, within the newly established Parashant National Monument. We will stay approximately 65 miles south of St. George, Utah and 1.5 miles from the north rim of the Grand Canyon, at a base camp provided by the National Park Service. Cabins, running water, and electricity will be available to support the field school, though students will stay in their own tents.
REQUIREMENTS
No prior experience or coursework is required, but consent of the instructor is required. Students must provide their own camping and personal gear. Both undergraduate and graduate credit is available.
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RESEARCH FOCUS
Little research has been conducted on the Parashant National Monument, and as a result this area is one of the most poorly understood of the Southwest culture regions.
The environment suggests that this area would have been marginal
for farming, yet we know that Anasazi farmers did indeed live
here. From research elsewhere we also know that these farmers
regularly made pottery
to trade with people living to the north. Our field
investigations will focus on trying to understand how the Virgin
Anasazi managed to make a living in this marginal environment,
and what role pottery production and trade may have played in
their adaptation.
COST
$600 + tuition and fees. This cost includes meals and
transportation to and from the site.
TO APPLY
For further information and application materials, contact Dr.
Karen Harry, Department of Anthropology & Ethnic Studies,
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box
455003, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-5003. Phone: 702-895-2534,
e-mail:
Karen.harry@unlv.edu.
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