The Archeology Of Northwest Arkansas
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Join Dr. Mel Zabecki of the Arkansas Archeological Survey to learn about the current state of archeology in northwest Arkansas. The recent rise in urban development has caused some archeological sites to require mitigation. Many others go unnoticed or ignored and are completely destroyed. Dr. Zabecki will discuss why some are saved and some are not. The group will explore how some recent excavations have expanded our understanding of the history of northwest Arkansas.
This program will meet in person at the Arkansas Archeological Survey Building, located at Archeological Survey Building, 2471 N Hatch Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
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AR Archeology
Melissa Zabecki
Melissa (Mel) Zabecki is the Arkansas State Archeologist. She received her BA in Anthropology from Mount Holyoke College in Western Massachusetts and her MA and PhD from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. She began her career as an ancient Egyptian bioarcheologist, working at various cemeteries around Egypt learning about past lifeways while adjunct instructing at a few different universities. Then she became a Park Interpreter for Arkansas State Parks, where she not only became well-versed in educating the public, but learned about American archeology. Mel joined the Arkansas Archeological Survey as their Education Outreach Coordinator and then moved into the State Archeologist position.