Map showing the locations of sites of Japanese American confinement found in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. Each site type is defined, and the exclusion zone indicated. Map by author. Kamp-Whittaker, A. (2020).

Research by Kamp-Whittaker on Japanese American internment sites in the Four Corners states highlights landscape modification and material culture, offering critical insights into the lived experiences of forcibly relocated individuals. buff.ly/4fNAGIj
#Archaeology #SWArch

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

A map of sites in the U.S. Southwest from which dog remains reported on by Colton and later sources were recovered. Welker, M. H., & Semanko, A. (2023).

Welker, M. H., & Semanko reanalyze Harold S. Colton’s data set on Southwest dogs, publishing his original analysis and incorporating new insights that support or challenge his claims. Explore their findings here. #SWArch #SouthwestDogs buff.ly/3YRv1uU

Ventral view of canid cranium (shaded areas indicate cranial portions recovered.) Drawings by Lois Kain. Ezzo, J. A., & Stiner, M. C. (2000).

A severed dog skull burial at Costello-King provides insights into the dog’s roles in the community, likely for hunting, guarding, and scavenging. Researchers analyzed radiocarbon data from the skull, revealing a diet high in plants. #SWArch #Costello-King buff.ly/3UyrcYQ

Detail of Figure 1 showing, in full, the two “Spanish greyhounds,” the dog master, and a second breed of dog. Dix, A. S. (1980).

Dix argues that a pictograph suggests possible evidence of Spanish war dogs at Canyon de Chelly, AZ, along with greyhound remains at other Southwest sites. Read how this may support historical accounts on Mexico’s northern border. #SWArch #CanyondeChelly buff.ly/48trbeB

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The Patayan world and places referenced in the text. Wright, A. M. (2020).

Dr. Wright argues a more precise time frame can be applied to stucco surface treatment on Lower Colorado Buff Ware. Read why the author advocates for improved chronology of Patayan pottery. buff.ly/3YA9Op2
#SWArch #Patayan #Ceramic

Mimbres Style III designs. Redrawn from Citation LeBlanc 2010: Figure 9.6. Whittlesey, S. M. (2014).

Mimbres black-on-white pottery with geometric patterns can create an illusion of color when spun rapidly. Read about the implications of Whittlesey research on this unique art technique and its role in Mimbres culture. buff.ly/40i6wrH
#SWArch #Mimbres #Archaeology

Large sherds from a thumbnail-impressed GBBW vessel. The lower edge of the wall sherd (a, FN294-1) and the upper edge of the basal sherd (b, FN294-2) show breaks along coil joints. From 26NY12985 (from Lyneis Citation 2011:Figure 8.3). Roberts, H., Hagopian, J., Ahlstrom, R. V. N., & Sakai, S. (2019).

Roberts et al. remembers Margaret Lyneis’ research on Nevada’s prehistory, including evidence of when pottery-making mechanisms were adopted. Explore how her studies enhance our understanding of early cultural practices. buff.ly/3YA9E0U
#SWArch #MoapaValley #Archaeology

Need funding for Southwest archaeological or historical research? The F. Lewis Orrell, Jr. -Carryl B. Martin-Research Grant’s deadline is February 15. The winner receives $5000! aahs1916.org/grant/carryl...
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Map of the Mogollon region (light shading) and the study area (dark shading) discussed in the text. Love, L. B., Ferguson, J. R., & Creel, D. (2022).

Researchers use neutron activation analysis to examine pottery movement during the Mogollon Early Pithouse period. Learn how these initial findings reveal social interaction and mobility within and between regions. buff.ly/3Yjaeib
#SWArch #Mogollon

(a) Nested chevrons, Sedentary period burial from the Hodges Site. Illustration by Jessica Evans. (b) Agave plant. Photo by Victoria Evans. Evans, V. R., & Lail, W. K. (2015).

Hohokam pottery designs reflect their natural, cultural, and supernatural world. Evans & Lail show how geometric patterns uniquely depict plants from the Sonoran Desert, revealing aspects of Hohokam life. buff.ly/3C9bsVF
#SWArch #Ceramics #Hohokam #ArtHistory

Image from Vint (Citation 2017:159) of key Early Agricultural period sites (Emphasis added). Carpenter, M. (2024).

Subsistence changes at La Playa during the Early Agricultural period are re-examined as evidence from maize isotopes, bioarchaeological and geochemical data reveal how humans acted as niche constructors, influencing their environment. buff.ly/4dMFrjn #Istopes #SWArch

Location of La Playa. (from Carpenter et al. Citation2015:216).

Hayden Paper Award Winner Noah Place’s article "New evidence of care and advanced medical knowledge during the Early Agricultural period at La Playa, Sonora,” explains how people cared for each other after serious injuries, such as amputation. #SWArch #Archaeology

Book Cover of Sacred Southwestern Landscapes: Archaeologies of Religious Ecology edited by Aaron M. Wright.

Religion and ecology are more intertwined than you might think. This connection is made evident in Sacred Southwestern Landscapes edited by Aaron M. Wright. Read Van Keuren’s review. doi.org/10.1080/0023...
#SouthwestArchaeology #SWArch #BookReview #Archaeology

The newest volume of KIVA is out now! This week we will be highlighting the articles and book reviews in our most recent publication so stay tuned.
#SouthwestArchaeology #Archaeology #History #SWArch

Navajo girls weaving with their Diné teacher, Marie Martin, Leupp Indian School 1941 (NF2-12, Milton Snow Collection, Courtesy of Navajo Nation Museum). Two Bears, D. R. (2021).

Davina Two Bears’ article on the Old Leupp Boarding School illustrates Diné survivance and the essential role of oral histories in preserving Diné experiences and resilience. doi.org/10.1080/0023...
#Archaeology #Diné #SWArch #NativeHistory #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, KIVA features articles written by Native authors and their contributions to archaeology and cultural histories of the Southwest. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Archaeology #SWArch

Enforcing Software Architecture Living Documentation Conventions This series of posts is a journey into the world of living documentation for software architecture. Our goal is to be able to generate all…

Just published: Enforcing Software Architecture Living Documentation Conventions

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#swArch #ddDesign #legacyModernization

Defining a DSL for Extracting Software Architecture as Living Documentation Wouldn’t it be great if you could automatically generate any architecture diagram you wanted from an existing codebase and the diagram was…

Just published: Defining a DSL for Extracting Software Architecture as Living Documentation

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Enterprise-wide Software Architecture as DDD Living Documentation Can the architecture of our company’s entire software architecture be a living documenation?

Just published the next little blog post in my series exploring software architecture as living documentation.

Enterprise-wide Software Architecture as DDD Living Documentation

Still at the very early proof-of-concept stage, don't get your hopes up.

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#ddDesign #swArch

How has technology reshaped our understanding of the past? This week KIVA explores new research insights from innovative ceramic analysis and methods.
#Southwest #Archaeology #Ceramic #SWArch #History

This Week KIVA explores Southwest–Mesoamerica connections in honor of Dr. Torvinen’s upcoming webinar.
#Archaeology #Southwest #Mesoamerica #Mexico #SWArch

Want to publish but don’t know where to start? KIVA is looking for research on archaeology, anthropology & history of the Southwest. Submit your paper today!
#Archaeology #Southwest #History #SouthwestArchaeology #SWArch

Curious about what KIVA has been up to? This week we are highlighting some of our most recent articles. Stay tuned!
#Archaeology #Southwest #History #SouthwestArchaeology #SWArch

This week, KIVA highlights articles from our latest volume! Explore new insights into Indigenous cultures of the Southwest through archaeology, anthropology & history.
#Archaeology #Southwest #Anthropology #SWarch

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

A map of sites in the U.S. Southwest from which dog remains reported on by Colton and later sources were recovered. Welker, M. H., & Semanko, A. (2023).

Researchers reanalyze Harold S. Colton’s data set on Southwest dogs, publishing his original analysis and incorporating new insights that support or challenge his claims. Explore their findings here. #SWArch #SouthwestDogs https://buff.ly/3YRv1uU