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The Archaeology specialization centers on the Americas, covering both prehistoric and historic periods. Faculty in this discipline possess specialized knowledge in:
Archaeology of the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains
Paleo-Indian research
Ecology of hunter-gatherer societies
Taphonomic studies
Animal bone analysis (Zooarchaeology)
Community archaeology initiatives
Andean region archaeology
Inca and Spanish colonial studies
Historical mining settlements
Mesoamerican cultural studies
Archaeological landscape analysis
Geological archaeology methods
Legacies of Resilience Project (LORE-LPG)
Key facilities include the Mountain and Plains Archaeology Center, MesoAmerican research laboratory, Archaeogeophysics and Geoarchaeology Center, and the Cultural Resources division within the Military Lands Ecological Research Center. The program organizes a yearly summer field school and maintains Colorado State University's Archaeological Repository.