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1. www.orparksforever.org · october-is-oregonOctober is Oregon Archaeology month – Oregon Parks Forever

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   Oct 6, 2021 · Visit a museum. The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene is home to the state’s most active archaeological research program. Artifacts in their collections date back as far as 14,000 years and the museum has excellent online exhibits and community programs as well.

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4. www.oregon-archaeology.com · archaeology · valueThe Value of Archaeology - Oregon Archaeology

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   Nov 2, 2014 · Archaeological sites have scientific significance to many disciplines as they help reconstruct the who, what, when, where, how and why of culture process, evolution and ecology. Sites also have public values for interpretation, education, recreational tourism and a sense of our common human past.

5. www.oregonarchaeological.org · places-to-visitPlaces to Visit – Oregon Archaeological Society

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   Places to Visit. Some public institutions are open on a limited basis because of COVID-19 restriction, although those are lessening. Call ahead or visit websites and confirm their schedules and recommendations before you travel to any location. Cultural Museums, Parks, and Institutes in Oregon and Southwest Washington:

6. mnch.uoregon.edu · collections · archaeology-collectionsArchaeology Collections - University of Oregon

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   Since the 1930s, museum archaeologists have identified, recovered, and preserved thousands of artifacts from highway, dam, and other public works sites. Our Archaeology field schools and international field research projects also continually add to the archaeological collections.

7. www.oregonarchaeological.orgOregon Archaeological Society

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   Learn, share ideas, and participate in the historic and prehistoric archaeology of the culturally rich Pacific Northwest. A non-profit organization founded in 1951, OAS stresses the importance of working with professional archaeologists in the advancement of knowledge and educating the public.

8. www.livescience.com · archaeology · stone-tools-andStone tools and camel tooth suggest people were in the ...

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   Jul 14, 2023 · Stone tools and the teeth of an extinct camel and bison discovered in central Oregon show that people were living in North America 18,250 years ago, new research finds.

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   What is Oregon's most active archaeological research organization?

   • The state's most active archaeological research organization, the museum collaborates with Native American Tribes, state and federal agencies, and a variety of other stakeholders to protect Oregon's cultural resources and preserve a public record of its diverse histories. Find out more about archaeological curation at the museum.

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   Where do Oregon's artifacts come from?

   • Like the sandals and coprolites, many of the artifacts in our care come from museum field research conducted around Oregon. Since the 1930s, museum archaeologists have identified, recovered, and preserved thousands of artifacts from highway, dam, and other public works sites.

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   Why is archaeology important?

   • Sites also have public values for interpretation, education, recreational tourism and a sense of our common human past. Archaeology "debunks" popular mythology and acts as a check and balance on historical interpretation.

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   Why are archaeological sites important?

   • For "prehistoric" societies, archaeological sites are the only record that the culture left behind. They can tell the story of the past people who lived here. They can be used to reconstruct how human groups adapted to changing conditions, past life ways, past economies, past technologies, past trade and political processes.

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10. archaeologyroadshow.org · oregon-archaeology-mapOregon Archaeology Map | archaeology roadshow

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    Oregon has dozens and dozens of locations across the state you could visit to learn more about our state’s history — the places, people and events which continue to shape our lives today. Check out the museums, Indigenous cultural centers, and other places we have featured on the dynamic map below.