Centuries before Phoenix, the Hohokam built vast canals in the Salt River Valley. New research by Christopher Caseldine sheds light on their history and scale. doi.org/10.1080/0023... #Archaeology #AncestralOOdham #SouthwestHistory #Hohokam #Arizona

What clues about the past can soil reveal? In this vintage 1992 article, Huckleberry, our AAHS speaker in September, looked at Arizona’s Salt River Valley where traces of ancient Hohokam irrigation still remain. doi.org/10.1080/0023... #Archaeology #AncestralOOdham #SouthwestHistory #Arizona

In this classic 1987 KIVA article, Crown looks at native water storage across the Southwest, which empowered native peoples to not only survive, but thrive in arid conditions. doi.org/10.1080/0023... #Archaeology #WaterHistory #SouthwestHistory #IndigenousInnovation #DesertSurvival

Did failing canals cause Hohokam decline? In this vintage 1988 Kiva article, Ackerly looked at evidence which showed salinization and water-logging weren’t likely to blame. doi.org/10.1080/0023... #Archaeology #AncestralOOdham #SouthwestHistory #IrrigationHistory #Arizona

In this vintage 1968 Kiva article, Frank Midvale mapped 315+ miles of Hohokam canals in the Salt River Valley—expanding our understanding of the scale of prehistoric irrigation. doi.org/10.1080/0023... #Archaeology #AncestralOOdham #SouthwestHistory #IrrigationHistory #Arizona

How did desert farmers thrive for centuries? This week we highlight the archaeology of Hohokam canals in Arizona. #Archaeology #WaterHistory #SouthwestHistory #IndigenousInnovation #DesertSurvival

More than entertainers, Puebloan clowns connected ritual, healing, and leadership. Their origins may lie in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua(AD 1200–1450) doi.org/10.1080/0023... #SouthwestHistory #Archaeology #PuebloCulture #CasasGrandes

What were armas de la tierra? Unconventional weapons from the Coronado expedition shed light on battles and first encounters with the Sobaipuri O’odham. doi.org/10.1080/0023... #Archaeology #SouthwestHistory #CoronadoExpedition #FirstContact #IndigenousHeritage

How did El Niño and La Niña cycles shape Pueblo history? By driving maize farming success in wet years and hardship in dry ones. doi.org/10.1080/0023... #Archaeology #ClimateHistory #SouthwestHistory #Maize #Pueblo

Basketmaker II & III basket styles are examined to understand the cultural reasons behind certain designs that persisted over time. These deliberate patterns are tied to ancestral Puebloan cultural traditions. #Archaeology #Baskets buff.ly/4ipp14h

Explore Kiva, a Q1 journal publishing research on the Southwest U.S. and Northern Mexico. We feature cutting-edge studies in archaeology, history, and anthropology. Follow us for the latest updates. #Archaeology #Southwest buff.ly/3NnADpT

A basket fragment from a cave at Tetabejo, Sonora, Mexico, undergoes microanalysis to identify plant materials. Researchers compare findings with archaeological and contemporary baskets from the region to uncover connections. #Archaeology #Baskets buff.ly/49zvzsW

Researchers at Antelope House classify baskets by type to explore links between basket style and maker location, suggesting cultural distinctions. Analysis reveals spatial patterns within the site. #Archaeology #Baskets #Arizona buff.ly/3OPDCrV

KIVA’s 2024 Issue 2 covers exciting topics, including continuations from Issue 1 and fresh insights on new data from different sites. We will be sharing these articles this week. #Archaeology #SouthwestArchaeology #History buff.ly/3CjwGQW

Washburn and Webster presented an analysis of design symmetry on Basketmaker II & III baskets and ceramics reveals shared patterns and practices across sites, but enough differences to suggest distinct cultural identities. #Archaeology #Baskets #Southwest buff.ly/3VB6Oqm

In the second part of his analysis, Whiteley revisits Francisco Garcés’ texts on the Colorado Delta, revealing insights into ethnolinguistic groups, settlement patterns, and agricultural practices. #Archaeology #ColoradoDelta #History buff.ly/4eo0klr

New analysis of ~80,000 ceramic artifacts from the International Four Corners suggests more regional engagement than previously understood. Read how this challenges current interpretations of the area. #Archaeology #InternationalFourCorners buff.ly/3V8ni9x

Learn about the Woven Wonders project at the Arizona State Museum, which focuses on preserving basketry collections. Learn about new methods for storage, display, conservation, and analysis over the years. #Archaeology #Basketry #Arizona buff.ly/49AsubV

Explore KIVA articles on basketry from the U.S. Southwest and Northern Mexico, focusing on preservation, technological analysis, and cultural insights. Learn how these studies deepen our understanding of historical practices and traditions. #Archaeology #Baskets buff.ly/3NnADpT

Researchers present the second part of their analysis on Chaco Canyon’s Bonito Paleochannel. They examine archaeological evidence to explore water management practices and how collective decision-making shaped these practices. #Archaeology #NewMexico buff.ly/3YKXfGj

KIVA celebrates its 90th anniversary! Explore a rich collection of articles on archaeology, anthropology, and history focused on the Southwest U.S. and Northern Mexico. Dive into decades of cultural research. #Archaeology #Southwest buff.ly/3NnADpT

KIVA’s special issue “Reframing and Expanding Sonoran Archaeology” is a collection of articles from scholars of the United States and Mexico showcasing the latest research and new evidence about archaeology in Sonora. #Archaeology #Sonora buff.ly/48hPLPp

Schollmeyer explores how settlement size, water access, and elevation influenced environmental changes over time at multiple sites in the Mimbres region using a combo of botanical and faunal data. #Archaeology #NewMexico buff.ly/4fbe973

Researchers reanalyze Harold S. Colton’s data set on Southwest dogs, publishing his original analysis and incorporating new insights that support or challenge his claims. Explore their findings here. #Archaeology #Dogs #SouthwestArchaeology buff.ly/3YRv1uU

Researchers analyzed climate shifts in the Eastern Mesa Verde region from Basketmaker III to Pueblo I, highlighting how precipitation and temperature patterns shaped human settlement and migration decisions. #Archaeology #EasternMesaVerde buff.ly/4ipmya1

Marine shells confirmed as a primary raw material source in a study at Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico. Researchers explore regional paleoenvironment and archaeology, highlighting evidence of shell trade. #Archaeology #Sonora buff.ly/49yJeQY

A study on Pueblo I settlements in Elk Ridge, SE Utah, uses ecological models to recreate the paleoenvironment. It analyzes vegetative, precipitation, and soil patterns to explain settlement choices. #Archaeology #Utah buff.ly/4g7wCTu

Spanish-period historical accounts shed light on the Santa Cruz River's environmental landscape, highlighting its use for over 13,000 years by human populations for both occupation and agricultural purposes. #Archaeology #Arizona buff.ly/4guQwr9

Explore Kiva, a Q1 journal publishing research on the Southwest U.S. and Northern Mexico. We feature cutting-edge studies in archaeology, history, and anthropology. Follow us for the latest updates. #Archaeology #Southwest buff.ly/3NnADpT

Delve into Southwest environmental archaeology with a series of articles from KIVA exploring human impacts on landscapes, resource use, and settlement patterns across different periods. #Archaeology #Environment buff.ly/3NnADpT

In 1977–1978, excavations revealed a Soho phase canal and associated artifacts, contributing to discussions of irrigation and daily life in the period. Read how these findings enhance our understanding. #Archaeology #Arizona buff.ly/4if0FKo

This study examines five Gila River Indian Community canals damaged by flooding. Stratigraphy reveals flooding's extent and potential cultural impacts, emphasizing the significance of canal data. #Archaeology #Arizona buff.ly/3Vi8kxs

A researcher studies how irrigation canals shared among multiple settlements may have required reliance on cooperation or the threat of force to maintain organizational control. #Archaeology #Arizona buff.ly/3ZGgbrz

Studies identifying soil phases in prehistoric Hohokam canal systems in the Queen Creek Delta show how to locate and trace evidence of rerouting. Read what cultural implications this study has. #Archaeology #Arizona buff.ly/4fNfthy

An analysis of the Dairy Site Canal System identified a non-riverine canal on the Tortolita Mountain piedmont. Read how this research contributes to understanding ancient water management strategies. #Archaeology #Arizona buff.ly/41bwyxf

KIVA presents a series of studies on canal systems across the Southwest, highlighting their role in irrigation and agricultural practices. Learn about their importance in understanding past water management. #Archaeology #Southwest buff.ly/3NnADpT

Research on Japanese American internment sites in the Four Corners states highlights landscape modification and material culture, offering critical insights into the lived experiences of forcibly relocated individuals. #Archaeology #History #Southwest buff.ly/4fNAGIj

KIVA celebrates its 90th anniversary! Explore a rich collection of articles on archaeology, anthropology, and history focused on the Southwest U.S. and Northern Mexico. Dive into decades of cultural research. #Archaeology #Southwest buff.ly/3NnADpT

Historical archaeology of Native American boarding schools in the Southwest examines their introduction, systemic history, current research, and how these studies contribute to understanding the past. #Archaeology #History #Southwest buff.ly/3VfFGgy

Historical archaeology of migration following Spanish colonization provides deeper insights, enriching contemporary understandings of the American Southwest's history and its cultural dynamics. #Archaeology #History #Southwest buff.ly/3B1Vblr

Hangan suggests that Afro-Latino and African American communities’ everyday lives in the Southwest may be underrepresented in archaeology due to a lack of identifiable artifacts. Read why this matters. #Archaeology #History #Southwest buff.ly/3VioFCx

Over the past 15 years, Latinx historical archaeology in the Southwest has expanded. Discover ongoing studies highlighting Latinx contributions across academic, federal, and CRM projects. #Archaeology #History #Southwest buff.ly/3CPiH5v

Dive into KIVA's special issue "New Perspectives on the American Southwest: Historical Archaeology of the 1800s and 1900s", where we highlight current research on diverse communities that shaped the Southwest. #Archaeology #History #Southwest buff.ly/49duA1c

Explore Kiva, a Q1 journal publishing research on the Southwest U.S. and Northern Mexico. We feature cutting-edge studies in archaeology, history, and anthropology. Follow us for the latest updates. #Archaeology #Southwest buff.ly/3NnADpT

Researchers challenge the hypothesis that Sevier Puebloans during the Formative era were foragers, presenting multiple lines of evidence that point to reliance on maize agriculture instead. #Archaeology #Maize #Colorado buff.ly/4fA09Vn

Beck suggests that archaeological signatures of corn processing, such as alkali treatment and tortilla making, can reveal past food practices, offering a foundation for studying past diets. #Archaeology #Maize #antiquity buff.ly/3AGBfEF

Evidence from the Big Bend area of the Trans-Pecos region in West Texas reveals maize use during the Late Archaic period, suggesting a 2,000-year relationship with maize in this region. #Archaeology #antiquity #Texas #Maize buff.ly/40R19jA

Issue 91(2) of Kiva is out! Hard copies should be arriving any day. But if you can't wait, the issue can be accessed online: www.tandfonline.com/toc/ykiv20/c...

Flotation samples from Lizard Man Village reveal a dietary shift tied to changes in plant subsistence strategies. Learn which plants became more prominent and which declined over time. #Archaeology #Arizona buff.ly/3V3lBtE

New summer temperature reconstructions in the Southwest, compared with past climate data, reveal patterns resembling El Niño circulation, providing valuable insights into maize agriculture in the region. #Archaeology #Southwest #Maize buff.ly/3ZhK15s