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Zuni · ZuniJacoby Faust, University of Oklahoma (July 30, 2025)—Located within the bounds of the Zuni Reservation near Zuni, New Mexico, Hawikku was one of the largest pueblos inhabited by the Zuni people around the time of the Spanish Entrada. Founded around 1400 CE, it was the first Pueblo to be visited and ultimately subjected to imperialist violence by the Spanish in 1539. Hawikku. Initially excavated by the Heye Foundation under the direction of Frede…Read Article
From the Field School: A Visit to Hawikku - Archaeology Southwest
Tucson · TucsonAurelia Brice, University College London Even before this field school, I was a regular museum-goer. Visiting by myself, I get to take my time and wander, reading all the plaques and taking in the exhibits. Previously, the only thing I knew about museums was what was on display. Now, with my experience in field school, I have a better understanding of what goes into the organization of these museums: how collections are cataloged, stored, and so…Read Article
From the Field School: Learning a New Perspective on Museums - Archaeology Southwest
Chicago, IL · ChicagoQuetzalli Lomeli, University of Illinois Chicago (July 29, 2025)—Before coming to this field school with Archeology Southwest, I had never really gotten to experience the outdoors. I love my life in Chicago, but I had gotten so used to the city that it was a big change to experience the landscapes New Mexico has to offer. Although I enjoy going to parks and other outdoor ‘attractions’ in Chicago, nothing will ever compare to the experiences this…Read Article
