History
In 1989, two companies emerged from the original nonprofit Institute of American Research. Desert Archaeology assumed cultural resources management work, while Archaeology Southwest was established as a nonprofit. The two entities are independent organizations.
William H. Doelle, Ph.D., founded the company in 1982 as the Arizona Division of the California-based Institute of American Research. Desert Archaeology, Inc., was established as an independent entity in 1989, and transitioned to being a woman-owned company in January 2017, when Dr. Sarah Herr became owner and president.
Desert Archaeology has expanded from its base in Tucson to include the Greater Southwest region. In 1999, we opened a branch office in Phoenix to more effectively serve our clients in that area.
The company has successfully completed more than 2,400 projects in the Greater Southwest, ranging from small surveys to large excavations, and extending throughout the state of Arizona and into New Mexico and eastern California. We creatively integrate scientific research, public outreach, and legal compliance, and have established a record of work that is timely, cost effective, and of the highest professional quality.
Mission
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Vision
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Values
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Staff
Desert Archaeology’s greatest resource is our people. Our team members have the experience, expertise, and ingenuity to meet the needs of our diverse client base.Clients
Desert Archaeology brings streamlined procedures, competitive budgets, and expertise to every project, delivering optimal results to clients in all sectors.Working with Us
At Desert Archaeology we are committed to creating safe and stable workplaces where our employees can grow professionally and have fulfilling careers. We work in an open team-based environment where we recognize the diverse strengths of our staff, and the essential role that each person plays in the success of every project. We encourage senior and junior colleagues to share a curiosity about archaeology that can lead to innovations in the ways we work and in the results we produce. When hiring temporary positions we look for opportunities to provide jobs to the Native Americans on whose ancestral lands we work, and to students who will be the future of the profession.
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