The Wyoming Archaeological Society

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

The BLM is investigating multiple incidents of “irreparable” vandalism at rock art sites in the Bighorn Basin. They were burned, shot and had names…

06/02/2026

A mummified body — dubbed Ötzi the Iceman — was found by German tourist Helmut Simon on a glacier in the Tirolean Ötztal Alps in 1991.

06/02/2026

America’s national parks protect more than landscapes; they also preserve the stories, cultures, and physical evidence of the people who came before us.

Archeologists in the National Park Service help safeguard prehistoric and historic sites, guide responsible excavation, support accurate interpretation for visitors, and advise partner agencies on how to avoid damage to important cultural resources during construction and development projects.

But many of these essential staff have been pushed out as the National Park Service’s permanent workforce continues to shrink.

That loss weakens the Park Service’s ability to protect archeological and historical resources and to help visitors understand why these places matter.

When parks lose archeologists, they lose expertise that cannot easily be replaced.

Tell Congress to stop further National Park Service staffing cuts and protect the rangers who help preserve our shared history. 👉 https://mstr.app/9494f0ed-d8e6-4b41-93fe-e32e3fc5679c

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06/01/2026

05/27/2026

A prehistoric house in Alaska, a buried object, and an origin that doesn’t quite fit...researchers are still trying to understand how all the pieces connect.

05/24/2026

https://www.kake.com/news/offbeat/archaeologists-uncover-graves-and-artifacts-at-former-mississippi-asylum/article_80f93c2a-ef72-4061-89a8-dda0ef898bae.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KAKE_News&fbclid=IwdGRjcAR_JbBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEecu8UWDCY5jD7k5RDhBbqycTDuINl7M09O_ss3HA9YrRaf1c_T1IXuAET4uU_aem_gujtNr873RMbILhVL1V4Og

The excavation, part of the Asylum Hill Project, began in 2022 and has been hindered by Yazoo clay and poor drainage, which have left little preserved over the past 100

05/18/2026

The Register of Professional Archaeologists is a community of professional archaeologists. Our mission is to establish and adhere to standards and ethics that represent and adapt to the dynamic field of archaeology and to provide a resource for entities who rely on professional archaeology services.

05/15/2026

Today’s Willow Springs Artifact of the Week is the base of a Folsom point! This particular specimen was heavily patinated from exposure to the surface, giving it that white-cast appearance.

Folsom points span a wide range of the American West and date back to ca. 13,000 to 12,000 years ago. They are characterized by the iconic fluting up the entire face of the projectile point to make it easier to haft to a spear or atlatl dart. While not the most common type, Folsom points make a few appearances in the Willow Springs assemblage.

Supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, a program of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.

05/08/2026