California Archaeology publishes original papers on the archaeology of Alta California, Baja California, and adjoining regions, including southern Oregon, western Nevada, and Arizona. The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge of California's past and considers manuscripts on theory, method, and empirical findings from both prehistoric and historic periods. It focuses on archaeological practices and findings in California, emphasizing collaboration with Indigenous communities and historical contexts.
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ArcheologyQ2
Archeology (arts and humanities)Q2
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Archaeology
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Archeology (arts and humanities)Archeology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesArchaeology and Natural HistoryHistorical and Cultural Archaeology StudiesPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyGeology and Paleoclimatology ResearchIsotope Analysis in EcologyAmerican Environmental and Regional HistoryArchaeology and Rock Art StudiesPacific and Southeast Asian StudiesArchaeological Research and Protection