This article is about the buried remains of human cultures in Iowa. For studies of rocks, fossils, paleontology, and soils, see Geology of Iowa.
Excavations at the Late Archaic Edgewater Park Site in Coralville
The archaeology of Iowa is the study of the buried remains of human culture within the U.S. state of Iowa from the earliest prehistoric through the late historic periods. When the American Indians first arrived in what is now Iowa more than 13,000 years ago, they were hunters and gatherers living in a Pleistocene glacial landscape. By the time European explorers visited Iowa, American Indians were largely settled farmers with complex economic, social, and political systems. This transformation happened gradually. During the Archaic period (10,500–2,800 years ago) American Indians adapted to local environments and ecosystems, slowly becoming more sedentary as populations increased. More than 3,000 years ago, during the Late Archaic period, American Indians in Iowa began utilizing domesticated plants. The subsequent Woodland period saw an increase on the reliance on agriculture and social complexity, with increased use of mounds, ceramics, and specialized subsistence. During the Late Prehistoric period (beginning about AD 900) increased use of maize and social changes led to social flourishing and nucleated settlements. The arrival of European trade goods and diseases in the Protohistoric period led to dramatic population shifts and economic and social upheaval, with the arrival of new tribes and early European explorers and traders. During the Historical period European traders and American Indians in Iowa gave way to American settlers and Iowa was transformed into an agricultural state.[1]
^Alex, Lynn M. (2000). Iowa's Archaeological Past. University of Iowa Press. Archived from the original on 2009-11-20. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
and 24 Related for: Archaeology of Iowa information
The archaeologyofIowa is the study of the buried remains of human culture within the U.S. state ofIowa from the earliest prehistoric through the late...
Archaeology or archeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of...
into Eastern Iowa". The Gazette. Retrieved March 1, 2024. Alex, Lynn M. (2000). Iowa'sArchaeological Past. University ofIowa Press, Iowa City. Alex,...
Indians ofIowa. Iowa City: University ofIowa Press. ISBN 1-58729-817-1. Alex, Lynn M. (2000). Iowa'sArchaeological Past. Iowa City: University ofIowa Press...
about Iowa history and archaeology. The SHSI maintains a museum, library, archives, and research center in Des Moines and a research library in Iowa City...
as alternative archaeology, fringe archaeology, fantastic archaeology, cult archaeology, and spooky archaeology—is the interpretation of the past by people...
encourages ethical collection and recording ofarchaeological sites. The society publishes the academic Journal of the Iowa Archeological Society and the IAS Newsletter...
2009). Domestic Diversity at Kincaid Mounds. Midwest Archaeological Conference. Iowa City, Iowa. p. 2. Retrieved 2011-02-19. "Shiloh Indian Mounds". Retrieved...
(1988) Historical Archaeology at Plum Grove. Journal of the IowaArchaeological Society 35:40-69. Parish, John C. (1948) Iowa in the Days of Lucas. Palimpsest...
The relationship between Archaeology and the Book of Mormon is based on the claims made by the Book of Mormon that could be verified or discredited by...
have resided in what is now Iowa for thousands of years. The written history ofIowa begins with the proto-historic accounts of Native Americans by explorers...
Lynn M. (2000). Iowa'sArchaeological Past. University ofIowa Press, Iowa City. Merry, Carl A. (1996). "The Historic Period". Office of the State Archeologist...
Beckley, Allan Hawkins, Mark Anderson, and John Doershuck. University ofIowa, "Archaeology on the Road." Last modified July 20, 2013. Accessed July 31, 2013...
state ofIowa has adopted numerous symbols through the state legislature. These symbols are listed in the Iowa Official Register. "Iowa Profile", Iowa Official...
collections. Danielle Colby runs the office of Wolfe's business, Antique Archaeology, from their home base in LeClaire, Iowa, and more recently at a second location...
occupation of people migrating down the Iowa River, possibly towards winter encampments in what is now the southeast part of the state. Iowaarchaeology Whittaker...
and Professor of New Testament History and Archaeology at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. While a professor at Iowa State University...
Upper Iowa River Oneota site complex is a series of 7 Iowaarchaeological sites located within a few miles of each other in Allamakee County, Iowa, on or...
The geography ofIowa includes the study of bedrock, landforms, rivers, geology, paleontology and urbanisation of the U.S. state ofIowa. The state covers...
State Preserve is an Iowa state owned archaeological site and natural area located within the city of Sageville, just north of Dubuque, on U.S. Highway...
martyr, feast days August 4 and September 11 Saint Ia of Cornwall Mattias Eklundh, Swedish guitarist Iowa (IA), U.S. state, postal abbreviation Indiana (Ia)...
recipient of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism. Toner was born in 1944 in Le Mars, Iowa and grew up in north west and north central Iowa. He...
archaeology does not corroborate). Some adherents have speculated about where Zarahemla would have been located or attempted to find archaeological evidence...
Charles R. Keyes, head of the IowaArchaeological Survey, and Ellison Orr, chief field supervisor for the IowaArchaeological Survey, worked to survey...
Global Information