Desert Archaeology, Inc.

01/07/2025

From now on you can find us on Bluesky (.bsky.social). Please follow us there for up-to-date posts on what we're working on for both work and fun. This account will no longer be active.

01/02/2025

Statistical Research and Desert Archaeology invite you to join us for a celebration in memory of our friend John Douglass on Friday, January 17, at MotoSonora Brewing, 1015 S. Park, Tucson. We will have a couple of tables reserved outside in the beer garden from 5 to 7. Non-alcoholic beverages are available, and family and friends are welcome. We hope to see you there.

11/26/2024

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11/19/2024

Looking for a bright spot to focus on? Try the Field & Lab Journal, where Chris Lange talks about some pretty amazing Hohokam shell-etching techniques (and, in one case, etching AND painting). An adorable horned frog relief is a bonus. Head over to desert dot com (slash) etched-shell.

11/14/2024

We are heartbroken at the loss of John Douglass and send our deepest condolences to his family and colleagues. Rest well, friend. We love you.

11/12/2024

Jim Vint's background research for a recent survey near Arivaca turned up sensational newspaper stories about a 1901 homicide straight out of a B-movie western. Checking those accounts against the Pima County Coroner's inquest revealed a different, if equally tragic, tale of recklessness. Head over to desert dot com (slash) robledo to read about the importance of checking your sources (and maintaining muzzle discipline).

*this is another reminder that linking directly to our website makes the Meta AI overlords delete our posts and threaten us with a ban

11/12/2024

We have expanded our digital empire to BlueSky (.bsky.social). The outpost in the former bird place is now closed, so please join us in the sky.

11/11/2024

Our very own Homer Thiel has published a book about saloons in late 19th century-early 20th century Tucson! He will give a talk about the book and even sign copies for you at 1 p.m. on Nov. 17, in the Monsoon Room at JoJo’s Restaurant, 201 N. Court Ave. You can get tickets for the talk at the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson website, tucsonpresidio dot com.

Buy a round for local historical archaeologist Homer Theil, who just published the definitive history of Tucson saloons during the territorial period.

11/01/2024

The deadline to apply for our open Projects Manager position is coming up. Check the listing at desert dot com (slash) open-positions and consider working with one of the premier CRM firms in the Southwest.

10/16/2024

Join us Friday evening for a blissfully cool Tucson Archaeology Happy Hour! Uh, maybe wear a hat even though it DEFINITELY WILL NOT RAIN because we paid extra for good weather.

Friday, October 18
5-7 pm
Borderlands Brewing, 119 E. Toole Avenue, Tucson
On the patio!
All archaeologists and archaeology-adjacent friends/fam welcome

09/30/2024

Downside: it's Monday
Upside: that means we are one day closer to Tucson Archaeology Happy Hour on October 18

09/27/2024

We are seeking field technicians for our ongoing work in downtown Phoenix, from right now through early November. Excavation experience in the SW is required, and experience with Hohokam contexts is a plus. Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].