Historic Archaeology: Ink Bottles
Historic archaeology connects places, things, and issues from the past or present using not only what is found during an excavation, but also written records and oral traditions that then help inform and contextualize cultural materials. During the spring of…
The Wonderful World of Southern California Ceramics
The Wonderful World of… is a monthly blog focusing on some of the many themes, concepts, and sub-disciplines related to the fascinating world of Southern Californian archaeology. Introduction Throughout history, humans around the world have used clay to build shelters,…
Now Curating Virtual Exhibit
The San Diego Archaeological Center houses many prehistoric and historic collections from the San Diego County adjacent regions. The Center is equipped with over 5,000 square feet of vault space that allow us to provide long-term curation and care for…
The Wonderful World of Geology
The Wonderful World of… is a monthly blog focusing on some of the many themes, concepts, and sub-disciplines related to the fascinating world of Southern Californian archaeology. What is Geology? While geology is a scientific field of its own, archaeology…
Spring 2021 E-Newsletter
Spring is here. The birdsong seems sweeter and the flowers brighter as the Center prepares to welcome back guests. Read about our Spring Bazaar & Book Sale, discover how bunnies uncovered an archaeological site in Wales, and more in the…
The Wonderful World of Animal Bone and Shell
The Wonderful World of… is a monthly blog focusing on some of the many themes, concepts, and sub-disciplines related to the fascinating world of Southern Californian archaeology. What is Zooarchaeology? Zooarchaeologists and osteoarchaeologists use animal remains to explore how past…
