Verde Valley Archaeology Center Camp Verde Dec 2016
History of the Verde Valley, Arizona
The Verde Valley Archaeology Center in Camp Verde, Arizona, presents a short video presentation about the history of the Verde Valley.
Stewart Deats -- Archaeological Excavations in Camp Verde & Clarkdale AZ
Stewart Deats, Archaeologist, Enviro Systems Management, Inc. presents his remarks on excavations in Clarkdale and Camp Verde, Arizona. This presentation is from the Arizona Archaeological Society Verde Valley Chapter's May 2010 meeting at Sedona Public Library.
Paul Lindberg - Geologic Features of Archaeological Sites in Northern Arizona & the Colorado Plateau
Originally presented on September 17, 2013 for the Verde Valley Archaeology Center in Camp Verde, Arizona.
This talk covers the complex geologic structural of Central Arizona and how indigenous people used the landform.
Paul Lindberg has been a geologist with a number of metallic mineral mining companies since graduation in 1956 as a geological engineer from the University of Minnesota. He is a professional consulting geologist whose main expertise is the geology of metallic ore deposits. Paul has over 56 years of active field experience in detailed geologic mapping of ore deposits, mineral exploration planning and execution. His ability to convey in understandable terms the complex geologic processes makes his programs appealing and useful to both professionals and lay persons.
Bern Carey - Deadman's Frontier Zone Project
Deadman's Frontier Zone Project, presented by Bern Carey at the Museum of Northern Arizona Avocational Archaeology Symposium on October 9, 2010.
Todd Bostwick - Cumming's Excavations at Tuzigoot
This presentation takes an in depth look at the excavations done by Byron Cummings at Tuzigoot National Monument in Clarkdale, AZ in the 1930's.
Todd W. Bostwick, PhD, RPA, is the Director of Archaeology for the Verde Valley Archaeology Center in Camp Verde, AZ. Dr. Bostwick served for 21 years as the City Archaeologist for the City of Phoenix at Pueblo Grande Museum, where he established a comprehensive archaeology compliance program and served as coordinator with the National Park Service for the Pueblo Grande National Historic Landmark. Dr. Bostwick received his M.A. in Anthropology-Archaeology and a Ph.D. in History from Arizona State University. He has been a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University and at Northern Arizona University for seven years.
Peter Pilles - Avocational Archaeology in the Verde Valley
Avocational Archaeology in the Verde Valley presented by Peter J. Pilles, Jr., Archaeologist for Coconino National Forest. At the end of Peter's presentation, is footage from the Symposium Reception including closing remarks by Peter and Dr. Robert Breunig, Director of the Museum of Northern Arizona.
County Wide March 13 2018 Verde Valley Archaeology Center
Executive Director Ken Zoll in studio discussing the Verde Valley Archaeology Center, their annual Fair and their new site!
Peter Pilles - Discoveries from Honanki
Peter Pilles, Coconino National Forest Archaeologist, presents an introduction to the new Honanki exhibit on display at the Verde Valley Archaeology Center. The Honanki Heritage Site cliff dwelling and rock art site is located near the town of Sedona, Arizona.
Native American Arts, Culture & Archaeology, Verde Valley, Arizona
Hopi, Navajo and other Native American artists and presenters from the Southwest region come to Camp Verde, Arizona (just south of Sedona and Flagstaff, AZ) to participate in March and September programs with Native American films, art, dances, cultural talks and archaeology presentations/activities at our Verde Valley Archaeology Center.
Video made my Sandra Cosentino, director of Crossing Worlds Hopi Projects. Our non-profit helps sponsor bringing Native people to participate.
Jerry Ehrhardt - Sycamore Canyon Full Coverage Survey
Presented by Jerry Ehrhardt at the Museum of Northern Arizona Avocational Archaeology Symposium, October 9, 2010. Jerry is a member of the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society.
County Wide February 21 2019 Verde Valley Archaeology AZ Site Stewards program
Verde Valley Archaeology Center Executive Director Ken Zoll shares about some of the 2500+ archaeology sites identified in the Verde Valley and the AZ Site Stewards program. Currently volunteers are keeping an eye on over 120 sites in the Verde Valley. More volunteers are needed.
Dr. Carroll Riley Pt.9 - American Southwest Archaeology
Dr. Carroll Riley, distinguished professor emeritus of anthropology at Southern Illinois University, presents the findings from his latest book, Becoming Aztlan. This presentation is from the Arizona Archaeological Society Verde Valley Chapter's 2010 Distinguished Speaker Program.
Dr. Riley argues that although the Southwest remained southwestern in its basic economy, there were drastic changes beginning around AD 1200 that transformed societies and religious life throughout the region. He calls this period Aztlan, a name adopted from the mythic Aztec land of origin. Dr. Riley's conclusions have sweeping implications for the future of archaeological studies in the greater Southwest.
Montezuma's Castle and Well National Monument, Near Fort Verde, Arizona
The trip to Montezuma's Castle was interesting, but not one of our most fun. The Well, on the other hand, was quite scenic and exciting. I also got to enjoy some Native American Flute Music performed live by Harry Seavey (
Montezuma's Castle had a nice visitor's center and some interesting things to purchase and watch, but the Castle itself was a bit disappointing. We couldn't get as up close to it as other sites we had recently been to, and it was much more crowded and noisy than the others as well. Still, the flute music was nice, and if your looking for souvenirs this is definitely the place.
Montezuma's Well was far more interesting with a more involved hike. Especially going down to the outlet on the back side of the well is a very nice and scenic place to be. The giant trees and man-made ditch are especially fun to see.
You cannot walk from one place to the other (it's a 20-minute drive partially along the freeway), which may be while most people don't show up as well after seeing the Castle, which is unfortunate because the Well is likely the better spot to see.
These are probably the most popular Verde Valley Archeology sights to go see, but there are plenty more in the area. Be sure to check out my other videos for more great places to visit like this.
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Legends of the Verde Valley
Legends of the Verde Valley is a unique in-depth historical examination of some of the myths, legends, and reasons, in addition to the awesome and inspiring beauty of the area, that draw close to an estimated 4+ million people a year to the region.
Take an amazing journey into the areas secrets including Sedona's sacred energies, vortex locations, dimensional openings and locations, unseen UFO photographs, the ancient history of Arizona bad lands and the Verde Valley area, and its status as an ascension center known throughout the world.
The Verde Valley area was in the ancient past much like it is now and sure to be in the future one of the most mysteriously beautiful places on earth without a doubt. Nobody who comes to this place and explores its secrets first hand ever leave disappointed and neither will those who read this book.
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Verde Valley Experience August 16 2018
On this episode
Ken Zoll - President - Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts Foundation talks about the first annual Camp Verde Jazz Festival.
Heather Parris Founder/Director for Chain Reaction talks about her program that's providing bicycles to those who are in need of transportation.
Tania Simms Executive Director for the Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity talks about the process of selecting home owners and the collaboration between Habitat and future home owners.
Shondra Jepperson Sedona Heritage Museum Board Member shows us the wine exhibit at the museum.
and music from Jill Trenholm!
Dr. Carroll Riley Pt.1 - American Southwest Archaeology
Dr. Carroll Riley, distinguished professor emeritus of anthropology at Southern Illinois University, presents the findings from his latest book, Becoming Aztlan. This presentation is from the Arizona Archaeological Society Verde Valley Chapter's 2010 Distinguished Speaker Program.
Dr. Riley argues that although the Southwest remained southwestern in its basic economy, there were drastic changes beginning around AD 1200 that transformed societies and religious life throughout the region. He calls this period Aztlan, a name adopted from the mythic Aztec land of origin. Dr. Riley's conclusions have sweeping implications for the future of archaeological studies in the greater Southwest.
Chuck Adams - 13,000 Years of Migration in the Middle Little Colorado (Homol'ovi Area) River Valley
Dr. Charles Adams is the Curator of Archaeology for the Arizona State Museum. He is also Director of the Homolovi Research Program and a professor of archaeology at the University of Arizona.
During the summer, he directs a field school at Rock Art Ranch for students on the analysis of material culture from surveys and excavations of sites and landscapes occupied from 6000 BCE to 1250 CE. Rock Art Ranch encompassing 5,000 acres between Winslow and Holbrook. It is a cattle ranch and home to one of the best preserved and most extensive collections of ancient petroglyphs in the world. Images etched into rocks adorn cliff faces, alcoves and overhangs in scenic Chevelon Canyon. Rock Art Ranch has immense archaeological significance, with researchers from the Smithsonian Institution, Heard Museum and other museums and universities visiting regularly.
Dr. Adams presents his recent findings from his work near Rock Art Ranch.
Ron Krug - Paleo and Archaic Projectile Point Distribution on the Coconino National Forest
Presented by Dr. Ronald S. Krug at the Museum of Northern Arizona's Avocational Archaeology Contributions Symposium. Dr. Krug is Treasurer of the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society.
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R.E. Burrillo - Bears Ears Archaeology: Past, Present, and Future
A presentation in April 2017 by R.E. Burrillo hosted by the Verde Valley Archaeology Center at Cliff Castle Casino. Bears Ears includes what is almost undoubtedly the greatest and densest assemblage of archaeological sites in any comparably-sized area on the continent. Every temporal stage of Southwest prehistory is represented there, from Paleoindian straight through to the Spanish.
It is also one of the most important landforms to Native American cultures of the region, as sacred as Grand Canyon or the San Francisco Peaks.
This talk is split into three parts: a short summary of the exploration and cultural resources of the Bears Ears area (i.e., synopsis of the Historic Photography project); a summary of some prominent research projects in Bears Ears archaeology that are currently taking place; and, a rundown of the conservation effort and challenges.
R.E. Burrillo is an author and archaeologist with multiple degrees in anthropology and archaeology. His technical work has appeared in Kiva, Southwestern Lore, The Archaeological Record, and Blue Mountain Shadows. His mainstream work appears in Archaeology Southwest, the Salt Lake Tribune, the San Juan County Record, and Cracked. He currently splits his time between Flagstaff, Salt Lake City and Cortez, Colorado.