Archaeology
The Anthropology Section of the Arizona Museum of
Natural History conducts research and develops
exhibitions on Native American cultures and the
archaeology of southern Arizona. Archaeology has
been a major focus of the museum since its inception
in 1977.
The Southwest Archaeology Team (SWAT), an award
winning group of volunteers who make substantial
contributions to the fields of archaeology and
historic preservation, supports the anthropology
program of the museum. Preservation and excavation
work on the Mesa Grande platform mound is one of the
most important tasks of the anthropology department.
The opening of Mesa Grande as a heritage site
dedicated to public education concerning the Hohokam
and O’odham people remains a central goal of the
museum.
The Anthropology Section web pages provide
information on the site of Mesa Grande, the
Southwest Archaeology Team and the museum’s
archaeological excavations conducted in the Mesa
area.
Mesa Grande from the air, looking southeast.
SWAT volunteers working on the excavations at
Mesa Grande.
SWAT volunteers preserving a room at Mesa
Grande.
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