Emslie, S. D. (1978).
Emslie analyzed dog skeletons to identify which prehistoric dogs lived at Mancos Canyon, Colorado. Learn how researchers determine their roles within the community and determine which breeds were present. doi.org/10.1080/0023...
#SWArch #MancosCanyon #ArchaeologyDogs
Illustration of dog tack and packing method as described by Spanish accounts. Sunday Eiselt, B. (2021).
Dogs were essential in supporting Athapaskan and Pueblo interregional trade networks. Sunday Eiselt created a model to estimate the number of dogs required and examined the nomadic history of these animals. #SWArch #ArchaeologyDogs buff.ly/4fpXWLM
Cotton, dog, and human hair sashes from Obelisk Cave; upper ASM #A-21413, lower ASM #A-21414. (Photography by Jannelle Weakly, Arizona State Museum.) Freer-Waters, R. A., & Jacobs, M. (2014).
Freer-Waters & Jacobs confirm the use of dog hair yarn and the uncommon presence of cotton in a Basketmaker III period sash from Obelisk Cave. Discover how this finding opens discussions on activities and trade there. buff.ly/3Cb7xbb
#SWArch #ObeliskCave #ArchaeologyDogs
Today is 'Bring Your Dog to Work Day'! So today we want to share the dogs of AMS, who are our steadfast companions as we work. Thank you to Una, Saoirse, Lynda, Kim, Joanne, Rebecca, & Brigid for sending in photos of your furry friends! #bringyourdogtoworkday #rescuedogs #dogsatwork #archaeologydogs
Black and white dog in front of a black and white camo LARPed pickup truck.
Our #Nippur protection team’s camouflage is on point. #ArchaeologyDogs 🏺
Emslie, S. D. (1978).
An archaeologist analyzed dog skeletons to identify which prehistoric dogs lived at Mancos Canyon, Colorado. Learn how researchers determine their roles within the community and determine which breeds were present. #SWArch #MancosCanyon #ArchaeologyDogs https://buff.ly/3AAeTnX
Illustration of dog tack and packing method as described by Spanish accounts. Sunday Eiselt, B. (2021).
Dogs were essential in supporting Athapaskan and Pueblo interregional trade networks. Researchers created a model to estimate the number of dogs required and examined the nomadic history of these animals. #SWArch #ArchaeologyDogs https://buff.ly/4fpXWLM
Cotton, dog, and human hair sashes from Obelisk Cave; upper ASM #A-21413, lower ASM #A-21414. (Photography by Jannelle Weakly, Arizona State Museum.) Freer-Waters, R. A., & Jacobs, M. (2014).
Researchers confirm the use of dog hair yarn and the uncommon presence of cotton in a Basketmaker III period sash from Obelisk Cave. Discover how this finding opens discussions on activities and trade there. #SWArch #ObeliskCave #ArchaeologyDogs https://buff.ly/3Cb7xbb
Dix, A. S. (1983).
Dix addresses Jett’s comments on interpreting possible Spanish war dogs or horses at Canyon de Chelly/del Muerto. She defends her original stance, emphasizing that unknown factors like memory can influence art depictions. #SWArch #CanyondeChelly #ArchaeologyDogs https://buff.ly/4htSKZe
Kiva Journal @kivaswjournal.bsky.social Researchers analyze a dog burial from Kipp site using morphology and isotope analyses. Discover the insights gained on how the dog’s diet may have reflected the dietary practices of the people at Kipp. #SWArch #Kipp #NewMexico #ArchaeologyDogs buff.ly/4fbRvMS
A horse-and-rider pictograph of a different style than that of the Cavalcade but on the same cliff. Note reins. Similarities to the “dogs” are discussed in the text. Jett, S. C. (1981).
Jett presents a counterargument that the pictograph at Canyon de Chelly/del Muerto depicts horses instead of Spanish war dogs. He provides further evidence from surrounding pictographs. #SWArch #CanyondeChelly #ArchaeologyDogs https://buff.ly/4fuw89i
Map showing southwest archaeological sites with dogs, canids, and related artifacts, such as dog fur cordage and ceramic dog figurines. Semanko, A., & Ramos, F. C. (2022).
Researchers analyze a dog burial from the Kipp site using morphology and isotope analyses. Discover the insights gained on how the dog’s diet may have reflected the dietary practices of the people at Kipp. #SWArch #Kipp #NewMexico #ArchaeologyDogs https://buff.ly/4fbRvMS
Olsen, S. J. (1968).
Faunal analysis at Grasshopper Ruin, AZ, compares dog skeletons to determine which Southwestern Indian Dog may have lived among the people of Grasshopper Ruin. Read how researchers conducted the comparisons. #SWArch #GrasshopperRuin #ArchaeologyDogs https://buff.ly/3YzpUOm
The @archsw.bsky.social talk series highlights the deep history of human-dog relationships. Join us as we share select Kiva articles exploring the role of dogs in the Southwest. #SWArch #ArchaeologyDogs https://buff.ly/48tnkOF
