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City of Phoenix Archaeologist
City of Phoenix Archaeology Section
City Archaeology | Responsiblities | Investigation Types | Key Agencies
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City of Phoenix Archaeology The City of Phoenix has an Archaeology Section administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. This section is headquartered at Pueblo Grande Museum. Archaeological functions of the City are managed by the City Archaeologist aided by an Assistant Archaeologist. The City of Phoenix has had a City Archaeologist since 1929, the first in the nation. Currently, only a small number of other cities have staff archaeologists (e.g., Alexandria, Virginia; Saint Augustine, Florida; and New York City, New York). The primary role of the City Archaeology Office is to assure that the City is in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the identification and proper treatment of historic and cultural districts, properties, objects, and other archaeological resources. The intent of these regulations is to (1) identify and study properties of historic, cultural or scientific value prior to destruction, (2) preserve sites of unique scientific, historic or cultural value, (3) identify human remains and preserve them in situ or move them for reburial according to state law (ARS 41-844 and 41-865). The City Archaeologist and Assistant Archaeologist also works with Pueblo Grande Museum staff to offer a wide variety of interesting and educational activities throughout the year. Programs offered by the museum fit within its mission to provide educational experiences that enhance people's understanding of the Hohokam people, other peoples of the Greater Southwest, past and present, and the science of archaeology. |
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The City Archaeologist has the following responsibilities:
Assess all development projects, if city sponsored or on city land, for the potential impact to archaeological sites. Coordinate the development of treatment plans if impacts are identified. Manage all city-sponsored archaeological projects which involve federal agencies (e.g., HUD, FHA, and FAA) and state agencies (e.g., Arizona State Land Department). Coordinate these with the State Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Guide and over-see private companies for large City projects. Manage the City-wide annual services contracts for archaeological consultants hired for smaller, more routine archaeological projects. Review archaeological field work, reports, and collection submittals to Pueblo Grande Museum, the repository for all city-sponsored archaeological collections. Manage the Pueblo Grande Museum publication series (Anthropological Papers, Occasional Papers, and Technical Reports). Coordinate Site Steward Program for the City of Phoenix, the Pueblo Grande Platform Mound Stabilization Program, and the City of Phoenix Burial Repatriation Program with Native American Communities in Arizona. Conduct research on City of Phoenix history and prehistory for public exhibits and publications. Provide public lectures on Phoenix archaeology. Interact with the television, radio, and print media concerning archaeology in Phoenix and the Southwest Region. |
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Types of Archaeological Investigations To comply with federal, state and local regulations and policies, the City of Phoenix conducts several types of archaeological activities: Assessments A review of site records and files at various agencies to determine if a proposed construction project will have an impact on historic properties and archaeological sites. Survey A physical examination of the surface of a property by a qualified Archaeologist. Testing The subsurface examination of a property through a series of backhoe trenches in which archaeologists clean trench side walls and record materials exposed in the walls. This usually involves a 2% sample of the total property area. Monitoring Monitoring involves an archaeologist observing construction as it occurs and stopping it if archaeology is found. Monitoring can occur in lieu of, or after, testing and data recovery. Data Recovery or Mitigation |
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Key Agencies/Organizations City of Phoenix City of Phoenix Archaeologist (602) 495-0901 City Consultants City Historic Preservation Office (602) 261-8699 Arizona Native American Tribes Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Gila River Indian Community Hopi Tribe Apache and Yavapai Tribes Arizona State Parks State Historic Preservation Office (602) 542-4009 Federal Agencies Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Corps of Engineers, HUD, FAA, others |
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