| The NMSU Archaeology Field
School directed by Dr. William Walker (New Mexico State University) was
conducted at the Joyce Well site on the Gray ranch near Antelope Wells in
the "boot heel" of New Mexico during the first summer session summer
of 1999, 2000,and 2001. Joyce Well
is a Pueblo IV site dating from approximately 1260 to 1390 |
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Project DescriptionThe primary objective of the field school is to provide advanced training in the field techniques of archaeology. Students learn the basic and advanced field techniques through the excavation of the Joyce Well site, a 14th Century, 300 room pueblo and ball court. Students also learn the basics of archaeological survey, site recording, and mapping. The 1999 field season primarily focused on the clearing and excavation of a ball court and some plaza areas while the 2000 and 2001 seasons shifted emphasis to the excavation of several pueblo rooms and conducting further mapping of the site along with taking archaeomagnetic samples for dating.Project LocationThe site is located in the extreme southwest corner of New Mexico, just several miles from the Mexican border. The site, located on the picturesque Gray Ranch, is in a very remote location about 60 miles south of the nearest town of Lordsburg, New Mexico. Nearest airports are in Tucson, Arizona or El Paso, Texas.AccommodationsLiving conditions are primitive. La Frontera provides showers and bathroom facilities, but the location lacks running water and electricity. All food is provided and meals will be prepared by the camp cook.CostsThe cost varies but is approximately $1,200 per diem plus tuition, which is approximately $700 for 6 undergraduate credits. The per diem is for food, board, and transportation.Application ProceduresTo apply please send a one page letter that describes your interest in attending the La Frontera Archaeological field school. In addition to the letter of interest, please include your year in school, related courses taken, GPA, and the names of two references. Please send a copy of your application materials to Dr. Walker. The application deadline is March 15 of each year. For further information contact:Dr. William Walker Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Box 3BV New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM 88003 Phone: (505) 656-7006 E-Mail Address: wiwalker@nmsu.edu |
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