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The Idaho Archaeological Society's mission is to preserve, educate, and encourage the study of Idaho's antiquities.

Idaho Archaeological Society logo with stratigraphy of the landscape

PURPOSE OF THE IDAHO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY:

 

To unite those interested in Idaho archaeology


To promote cooperation between professional and amateur archaeologists


To promote the systematic study of prehistoric and historic archaeological sites in Idaho


To promote public education and professional scholarship relating to Idaho archaeology

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Job announcements, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities...and more.

2025 IAS Board Elections - Get Involved!

  • Interested in the following positions?

    • President

    • Vice President

    • Secretary

    • Treasurer

  • Submit bio and desired position to IdahoArchaeology.VP@gmail.com byDecember 6, 2024

  • Bios will be posted on December 7

  • Voting will take place                 ​December 7 - January 5, 2025

  • Election results on January 6, 2025 

  • Learn about position duties at idahoarchaeology.org/bylaws

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​​​Society for Historical Archaeology

     Conference

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Northwest Anthropological 78th Annual

    Conference

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Society For American

    Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting

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Archaeology is the scientific study of the human past through its material remains. As an environmental science that explores past human-environmental interactions, it is uniquely positioned to study long-term cultural change.

Publications

The IAS creates two semi-annual digital publications: Idaho Archaeologist, a professional peer-review journal; and Artifacts, a member newsletter.

Membership is the driving force behind the organization.  IAS offers a variety of membership levels and some great benefitsof membership.

Student Grant

The student grant provides graduate students with the opportunity to apply for funding for research that pertains to the archaeology of the Great Basin or northwest plateau and has implications for the prehistory or history of Idaho.

Recent News & Projects

IDAHO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.

 

 

PO Box 1976

Boise, Idaho 83701

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