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Description:Durango, Colorado, has been pivotal in Southwestern archaeology for a number of years. Points, Pithouses, and Pioneers is the first popular treatment of the entire range of this city's archaeological past, from the earliest Paleoindians to the recent European settlers. Philip Duke and Gary Matlock describe in detail the archaeology of Durango and its surrounding areas and examine the development of Durango archaeology since the turn of the century. The book shows how the citizens of Durango are role models for how best to preserve a city's past.Points, Pithouses, and Pioneers places Durango archaeology into the wider context of Southwestern and world archaeology, introducing the general reader to some of the exciting developments in interpretation that are currently sweeping the discipline. This volume uncovers the potential wealth of knowledge that lies beneath U.S. cites, and it demonstrates how the public has the choice either to destroy or to preserve the past.Points, Pithouses, and Pioneers will appeal to both scholars and amateur archaeology enthusiasts. Professional archaeologists will appreciate the authors' careful research and detailed descriptions of local sites. The book will also interest not only local avocationalists wanting to know more about Durango's archaeology and how new approaches to interpretation are revolutionizing the discipline, but also casual visitors wanting to learn a little bit more about the area's fascinating past.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Points, Pithouses and Pioneers: Tracing Durango's Archaeological Past. To get started finding Points, Pithouses and Pioneers: Tracing Durango's Archaeological Past, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Release: 2000

ISBN: 0870815563

Description: Durango, Colorado, has been pivotal in Southwestern archaeology for a number of years. Points, Pithouses, and Pioneers is the first popular treatment of the entire range of this city's archaeological past, from the earliest Paleoindians to the recent European settlers. Philip Duke and Gary Matlock describe in detail the archaeology of Durango and its surrounding areas and examine the development of Durango archaeology since the turn of the century. The book shows how the citizens of Durango are role models for how best to preserve a city's past.Points, Pithouses, and Pioneers places Durango archaeology into the wider context of Southwestern and world archaeology, introducing the general reader to some of the exciting developments in interpretation that are currently sweeping the discipline. This volume uncovers the potential wealth of knowledge that lies beneath U.S. cites, and it demonstrates how the public has the choice either to destroy or to preserve the past.Points, Pithouses, and Pioneers will appeal to both scholars and amateur archaeology enthusiasts. Professional archaeologists will appreciate the authors' careful research and detailed descriptions of local sites. The book will also interest not only local avocationalists wanting to know more about Durango's archaeology and how new approaches to interpretation are revolutionizing the discipline, but also casual visitors wanting to learn a little bit more about the area's fascinating past.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Points, Pithouses and Pioneers: Tracing Durango's Archaeological Past. To get started finding Points, Pithouses and Pioneers: Tracing Durango's Archaeological Past, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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