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North American Archaeological Projects

Article St. Catherines Island, GA Dr. Thomas has conducted research on the island over the past three decades and has developed a comprehensive archaeological, historical,... Article San Marcos, NM Dr. Thomas began excavating on the Spanish Mission in 1999 and applied a series of cutting-edge remote sensing technology (ground... Article Alta Toquima, NV The rugged landscape of central Nevada was once home to some America's earliest inhabitants. In 1980 Dr. Thomas proved that from... Article Hidden Cave, NV During the 1978 and 1979 field seasons, David Hurst Thomas and a stalwart crew excavated the Nevada cave occupied in the late Archaic... Article Gatecliff, NV In 1970, David Thomas discovered the Gatecliff shelter in the Monitor Valley of Nevada -- which proved to be a popular living place...