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BA (archaeology): U of T MA (Archaeol); McMaster University |
Founded the BA programme in Archaeology at the Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas, Mexico, which now has 7 fulltime staff and 106 students. The first generation of BA students is set to graduate this spring of 2001. |
| Has excavated and conducted salvage work at most of the major sites in Zacatecas, primarily at La Quemada (7 years), and two village sites in the malpaso valley. One project is currently underway with Dr. Trombold of WASHU. Has also conducted salvage work and surface surveys at Alta Vista and surrounding valleys, Las ventanas and the Canon de Juchipila, El teul and its valley and has just finished an extensive survey of the northern malpaso valley. |
He recently excavated a colonial hydraulic system La Presa Bernardez, which evidently also housed a small goatherding community at the onset of the 20th century. Research interests have focussed primarily on frontier theory and intersocietal interaction. Has studied nomad-sedentary relations and tends toward applied archaeology. Is currently in the University of Calgary Ph D programme. For more information about his work contact him directly at chrisneill83@hotmail.com. |
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The B.A. in archaeology at the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas was initiated in 1996 by a Canadian archaeologist who is also currently Directing the school. The Canadian Society for Mesoamerican Studies has maintained contact with this program with the intention of further developing Canadian based projects in northern Mexico. Last year's annual meeting of the Society was held in Zacatecas where the Society executive met with the President of the University to discuss possibilities for joint projects and academic exchange. Contact is maintained, and more information can be provided through Dr. Stan Loten or Dr. Geoffrey McCafferty. The school of archaeology in Zacatecas is yet growing and currently runs four projects with its small, full-time staff: 1. Settlement pattern and Rock art data from the Ojocaliente region 2. Historic Archaeology: i)19th Century Cementery data from Pánuco ii) 18th century Dam and Hydraulic technology from the Hacienda de Bernárdez 3. Osteological analyses of the La Quemada Ossuray excavated by Chris Neill 4. Northern Malpaso Research Project Each of these projects employs students from the school who are encouraged to develop their BA theses with the data. Students also participate in projects in other parts of Mexico, including presently, Michoacan, Querétaro, Coahuila and Campeche. Students have been supported by people such as Linda Manzanilla at Teotihuacan and Jaime Litvak King. We are continuing to inform the Canadian Society for Mesoamerican Studies about our activities and invite Canadian Graduates to develop projects in Northern Mexico, for which the Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas will offer its full support. Christopher Neill August, 2002 |
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