The following are a variety of archaeology-related links that
you will find interesting, informative, and useful.
Alberta Archaeology Timeline
An Alberta Heritage site providing a timeline and visual overview of
Alberta long pre-Contact history.
Archaeolink – Canadian
Archaeology
A comprehensive province by province listing of archaeological links.
Archaeological Society of British Columbia
The Archaeological Society of British Columbia is a non-profit society
dedicated to the protection of archaeological resources and the spread
of archaeological knowledge in BC.
Alberta Archaeology and Pre-Contact
A stand-alone section of Heritage Alberta’s “How the West
was Young” website, this site provides illustrated information
on history, site profiles, ancient technology, and information about
the original Albertans.
ArchNet
Hosted by the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI) at Arizona State
University, ArchNet site provides access to archaeological resources
available on the Internet.
Canadian Archaeological Association: Resources
Connect to a comprehensive list of Canadian archaeological organizations
and institutions.
Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGNDB)
The CGNDB is the data bank of Canada's geographical names, maintained
by the Geographical Names Section, part of the Centre for Topographic
Information, Geomatics Canada, Natural Resources Canada. Use this website
to query the Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB) for information
(including maps) on more than 500,000 Canadian place names.
Culture Canada: Archaeology
Comprehensive Government of Canada listing of archaeological and historical
links for each province and territory.
Dung File
Based at the University of Alberta, The Dung File consists of a list
of references dealing with pollen, parasites, and plant remains in
coprolites and latrine fills from archaeological and palaeoenvironmental
sites.
Hall of Maat
If you want to find out how much of a role ancient astronauts or
Atlanteans really played in the development of civilization, this
is the place to go. This site provides well-reasoned arguments
for the mainstream version of ancient history and contains articles
disputing the idea that lost or unknown civilizations seeded the
ancient cultures of the world. Sayonara von Daniken!
History of the Native People of Canada
The Canadian Museum of Civilization provides a readable and informative
overview of Native history.
Kennewick Man Virtual Interpretive Center
The site provides background and updates on one of the most controversial
discoveries in North American archaeology.
Royal Alberta Museum
The provincial museum is a significant repository of Alberta archaeological
data, and a useful resource for anyone interested in Alberta archaeology.
Royal British Columbia Museum
The museum showcases the human and natural history of British Columbia,
and features periodic exhibitions of international renown. Highly
realistic and inviting displays, such as the Ice Age and Coastal
Forest dioramas, provide visitors with a sense of having truly
experienced the authentic settings of many exhibits.
Royal Saskatchewan Museum
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s website is a good place to
find information about the geological, natural and aboriginal history
of Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
Open to both avocational and professional archaeologists,
the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) is one of the most
active and effective voluntary archaeological organizations
in North America, promoting public education and research, and
advocating
for conservation.
Saskatchewan Heritage Online
An interactive website exploring the fascinating world of
Saskatchewan archaeology. Includes an interactive excavation,
allowing you
to participate in some virtual archaeology.
Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
Open to both avocational and professional archaeologists,
the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) is one of the most
active and effective voluntary archaeological organizations in
North America, promoting public education and research, and advocating
for conservation.
Saskatchewan Heritage Online
An interactive website exploring the fascinating world of Saskatchewan
archaeology. Includes an interactive excavation, allowing you to
participate in some virtual archaeology.
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
This website provides is a great resource for anyone interested
in Yukon archaeology, especially information on the ancient land
area known as Beringia which linked Asia with North America during
the last Ice Age. |