The Office of the State Archaeologist at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA is dedicated to the development, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about Iowa's human past through archaeological research, scientific discovery, public stewardship, service, and education. With over 31,700 archaeological sites and 4 million objects in curation, they offer a range of services including bioarchaeology, burial sites management, education interpretation, preservation, and survey consultation.
As a nationally-recognized institution, the Office of the State Archaeologist conducts approximately 300 infrastructure projects annually and collaborates with Native communities, providing outreach programs, teaching collections, and resources for artifact identification and recording archaeological sites. Their mission is to explore, research, and teach archaeology while fostering public engagement and appreciation for Iowa's rich cultural heritage.
Generated from the website