Map: Prehistoric Central Arizona (Catherine Gilman, courtesy of Archaeology Southwest)
Central Arizona is often characterized as a crossroads where many different people and environments intersect. This region spans rugged lands between the upland Colorado Plateau and the lowland Sonoran desert and includes the traditional homeland for many different Indigenous groups as well as many more recent arrivals from Spanish expeditions, to Mexican and European communities, and the US and Arizona territories. The idea of this region as a crossroads is not, however, a new phenomenon. In this talk I discuss the deep history of cultural mixing and long- distance interaction centered on central Arizona and the Verde Valley in particular. I also discuss how archaeologists identify and study cultures in the ancient past.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Matthew Peeples is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University and serves as Director for the ASU Center for Archaeology and Society in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Peeples is an archaeologist by training but works to integrate archaeological data with other social sciences to address questions of human social networks and identities.
Tickets are still available! Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members, with proceeds supporting Sharlot Hall Museum’s preservation efforts. Seats are limited, so reserve yours today! Purchase tickets HERE Or call 928.277.2014 for assistance.
The presentation starts at 2:00 pm in the Education Center Auditorium.
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