Interpreting broken pottery: Exploring rim diameters
Submitted by Sammy Smith ([email protected]) Archaeologists may find themselves faced by piles and bags of broken pottery that they need to interpret. Interpretation begins with trying to see which pieces fit together and what size and shape the vessels they came from were when they were whole.
Read MoreIntroduction: New Editor, Early Georgia
Submitted by Jared Wood ([email protected]) Hello SGA members, As many of you already know, I am the incoming Editor of SGA’s publication Early Georgia. I am proud to accept this position; SGA is a vibrant organization that serves a vital role in the archaeology of Georgia.
Read MoreIntroduction: The Profile's new editor
Submitted by Kelly Woodard ([email protected]) Greetings All! I, Kelly Woodard, would like to introduce myself as the incoming editor for The Profile newsletter and website. As a recent graduate of Georgia State University, I am excited to be an active member of the Georgia archaeological community, especially the Society for Georgia Archaeology.
Read MoreIraq archaeological sites mapped by Sergeant in his spare time
Image is a terrain map of Iraq from Google Maps. Staff Sgt. Luke Koladish, 114th Public Affairs Detachment, writes that Sgt. Ronald Peters, a geospatial analyst whose hometown is Fort Lewis, Washington, with Multi-National Corps – Iraq C-7, has been mapping the archaeological sites of Iraq in his spare time.
Read MoreIs religion an adaptive behavior?
Submitted by Sammy Smith ([email protected]) Religion is a difficult concept to put into words. Most of us would acknowledge that a good definition of religion must include that it is practiced, at least some of the time, by groups of people, and that it involves symbolism.
Read MoreIt's not what you find, but what you find out
Submitted by Kelly Woodard ([email protected]) Linda Lane, member of SGA’s local chapter Golden Isles Archaeological Society (GIAS) wrote an article for Dig magazine titled “It’s Not What You Find-But What You Find Out.
Read MoreItaly's Rome imitates the SGA's ArchaeoBus
The SGA is very proud of drawing upon volunteer resources, donations from generous supporters, and creative exhibit ideas, particularly from Chief Tender Rita Elliott, to create, launch, and staff our ArchaeoBus.
Read MoreJanuary 2011 newsletter of the GAAS available
The Greater Atlanta Archaeological Society, a chapter of the SGA, has forwarded a digital copy of the January 2011 issue of Atlanta Antiquity for your perusal. The GAAS meets monthly, except in the summer months of July and August, so this newsletter provides a way for members to stay in touch.
Read MoreJanuary 2011 SAA Archaeological Record online
Submitted by Sammy Smith ([email protected]) The January 2011 newsletter of the Society for American Archaeology, The SAA Archaeological Record, is now available free online (requires Flash). In addition to the regular sections, the issue includes a Special Forum of ten articles titled “Digital Communication and Collaboration: Perspectives from Zooarchaeology.
Read MoreJanuary 2013 GAAS meeting set
The Greater Atlanta Archaeological Society is pleased to announce that Jannie Loubser will be the speaker at the meeting on January 8, 2013, at the Fernbank Museum Auditorium, which will begin at 6:30PM.
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