To become an SAA member you must first apply by registering.
On approval, you will be granted an account to manage your profile and dues..
Tribal (American Indian) lands in the U.S. have their own review processes, and some tribes have their own archaeology programs that control access to sites on tribal lands.
Once a research design receives approval and permits, a team gathers the necessary people and tools..
Founded in 1879, the AIA is North America's oldest and largest archaeological organization.
Its mission is to promote "archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past to foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and our shared humanity.".
SAA empowers its members to understand humanity's past through ethically-based scientific and humanistic investigation, to promote preservation of archaeological resources and cultural heritage through support of legislation and education, to create collaboration between the profession and descendant communities, and .
Archaeology helps us understand not only where and when people lived on the earth, but also how they have lived.
Archaeologists examine change over time, seeking patterns and explanations..
Since its inception in 1934, SAA has endeavored to stimulate interest and research in American archaeology; advocate and aid in the conservation of archaeological resources; encourage public access to and appreciation of archaeology; oppose all looting of sites and the purchase and sale of looted archaeological .
Popular destinations.
Popular regions to study archaeology include Central and South America, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Italy, Greece, and China..
A majority of Americans overwhelmingly value the work of archaeologists and education about archaeology, according to a 2023 poll released by the SAA and Ipsos
The Society for American Archaeology is pleased to announce that the H
and TKing Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas is open for 2024 proposals
Archaeology is the study of the ancient and recent human past through material remains
Archaeologists might study the million-year-old fossils of our earliest human ancestors in Africa
Or they might study 20th-century buildings in present-day New York City
We are so excited to be attending the 87th annual Society for American Archaeology meeting this spring! SAA’s Annual Meeting brings together the archaeological community to share ideas, best practices, and state of the art knowledge; meet and network in interest groups, panels, symposia, and committees; and to celebrate their field
