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Archaeology
& native peoples of Tennessee - UT Knoxville __ "Over three years in
the making, this new permanent exhibition, Archaeology and the Native Peoples of
Tennessee, opened on 23 September 2000." An overview of the exhibit which
has grown even better than in 2000. - illustrated - From mcclungmuseum.utk.edu -
http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/permanent/native/index.shtml
Category:Archaeological sites in Tennessee __ Index of articles relating
to Tennessee archaeology found in Wikipedia. - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Archaeological_sites_in_Tennessee
Cultural Context, Archaeological Research Design, and Phase I
Survey Results for Cherokee Trail Connector/Spring Water Center and Baker Creek
Landing, Knoxville South Waterfront Project __ Report detailing
archaeological survey for a Knoxville Waterfront project. A PDF file -
illustrated - From cityofknoxville.org -
http://www.cityofknoxville.org/southwaterfront/improvements/culturalcontext_archdesign_phase1.pdf
Developer Neglects Site, Blames State __ "The state of
Tennessee has slapped a Lexington developer with $235,464 in fines and expenses
for ignoring federal and state agencies while allowing a prehistoric site to
wash into the Tennessee River." You can read the full story. - From
archaeology.org -
http://www.archaeology.org/0005/newsbriefs/tenn.html
dig: Tennessee Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological
programs, events, and exhibits in Tennessee" - From digonsite.com -
http://www.digonsite.com/guide/tennessee.html
Division of Archaeology __ A brief overview of the state's Division of
Archaeology. - From state of Tennessee. -
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/arch/
Franklin
dig evidence reveals mastodon was butchered by ancient humans __ "State
archaeologists say discoveries unearthed in 2010 at a long-studied
archaeological site known as Coats-Hines in Cool Springs reveal it to be one of
only a few sites that show early man in this area hunted and ate “megafauna,” a
term describing very large animals." A brief article - illustrated - From
tennessean.com -
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20111227/WILLIAMSON/312270032/Franklin-dig-evidence-reveals-mastodon-butchered-by-ancient-humans
Frequently Asked Questions about Tennessee Archaeology __ Just what the title
says it is. - From mtsu.edu -
http://www.mtsu.edu/~kesmith/TNARCH/tnarchfaq.html
Friends
of the Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area __ "One of the best
preserved Native American mound/villages is at the southeastern edge of modern
Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee and is known today as the Sellars Farm State
Archaeological Area." A good overview of the site. - illustrated - From
Friends of the Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area -
http://webwhisper.com/Sellars_Farm_SAA/fsfindex.html
List of archaeological sites in Tennessee __ A county by county
listing of Tennessee archaeological sites. - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_archaeological_sites_in_Tennessee
NPS
Archeology Program: State Submerged Resources Laws __ Learn about
Tennessee's marine archaeological heritage and what is being done to protect it.
- From National Park Service -
http://www.nps.gov/archeology/sites/stateSubmerged/tennessee.htm
Preliminary Archaeological Investigations at Site 40KN220, Fort Higley,
Knoxville, Tennessee __ "Fort Higley was recorded as archaeological site
40KN220 by Sam Smith and Ben Nance during their survey of Civil War sites in
Tennessee in 1997 (Smith and Nance 2003). By 2005, the site of Fort Higley was
facing destruction as the area was being considered for residential
development." Learn about the archaeological research at the fort site. A
PDF file - illustrated - From discoveret.org -
http://www.discoveret.org/kcwrt/Fort%20Higley%20Archaeology.pdf
Remote Sensing at Shiloh National Military Park __ "Between July 12 and 25,
1999, a team from the Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC) examined several
areas at Shiloh National Military Park in western Tennessee and at Corinth, Mississippi. The work documented a wide array of
Civil War era military
features, New Deal era archaeological excavation trenches, and Mississippian
mound construction stages." You will find a full report. - illustrated - From
National Park Service -
http://www.cr.nps.gov/seac/shiloh/shiloh-index.htm
Shiloh National Military
Park - Shiloh Indian Mounds __ "About 800 years ago, a town occupied
the high Tennessee River bluff at the eastern edge of the Shiloh plateau.
Between two steep ravines, a wooden palisade enclosed seven earthen mounds and
dozens of houses." A good overview of the site. - illustrated - From
nps.gov -
http://home.nps.gov/shil/moundshistory.htm
Shiloh
Threatened - Archaeology Magazine __ "Erosion of the banks of the
Tennessee River has rendered Shiloh National Military Park's Dill Branch ravine,
considered the most scenic spot in the park, inaccessible by car." Learn
how ongoing erosion threatens archaeological sites within the Military Park. -
From archaeology.org -
http://www.archaeology.org/9705/newsbriefs/shiloh.html
Tennessee Archaeology Draft __ "The Society for Historical Archaeology
defines Historical Archaeology as the study of the material remains of past
societies that also left behind historical documentary evidence (Society for
Historical Archaeology 2007)." Full text of draft. A PDF file - From
utk.edu -
http://web.utk.edu/~anthrop/research/TennesseeArchaeology/13_Contact-Federal_period_01282008.pdf
Tennessee Archaeology Museum Directory __ List of archaeology museums in
Tennessee - From museumsusa.org -
http://www.museumsusa.org/museums/?k=1271407%2CCategoryID%3A1601640%3BState%3ATN%3Bdirectoryid%3A200454
Tennessee Archaeology Network __ Provides information on exhibits, digs,
volunteer opportunities, societies, laws. - illustrated - From mtsu.edu -
http://www.mtsu.edu/~kesmith/TNARCH/
Tennessee
Archaeology Statutes Tennessee Code Annotated Chapter 15, Title 11, Chapter 6
__ The full text - From moccasinbend.net -
http://www.moccasinbend.net/cita/TNarchlaws.html
Tennessee
Department of Transportation - Environmental Division __ "The
Environmental Division, Archaeology Section operates within the Tennessee
Department of Transportation and coordinates with the Tennessee Division of
Archaeology and the Tennessee State Historic Preservation Office to complete
public transportation improvements with as little damage to archaeological
resources as is possible. " Learn about their responsibilities, goals and
accomplishments. - From state.tn.us -
http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/environment/archeology/default.htm
Tennessee Division of Archaeology __ An encyclopedic article with
links to related materials. - From wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Division_of_Archaeology
TN State
Parks: Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park __ "This State
Archaeological Park is dedicated to the preservation, protection, study and
interpretation to the public of this significant survival of ancient culture."
An overview of the park and research. - illustrated - From tennessee.gov -
http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/OldStoneFort/
TN State
Parks: Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park __ "Pinson Mounds, one
of two state archaeological parks, is a special park, set aside to protect the
prehistoric remains found there." An overview of the park and research. -
illustrated - From tennessee.gov -
http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/PinsonMounds/
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