Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Location of the archaeological center (point 1 near the Rio Grande) within Anasazi territory (green area) in Colorado
Location
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United States
Coordinates37°21′16″N 108°37′13″W / 37.354454°N 108.620416°W / 37.354454; -108.620416
Information
Founded1974 (1974)
FounderDr. Edward Berger
CategoryArchaeology teaching and research center
PresidentElizabeth (Liz) Perry, PhD
Websitewww.crowcanyon.org

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is a 170-acre (69 ha) research center and "living classroom" located in southwestern Colorado, US, which offers experiential education programs for students and adults.

Crow Canyon is a center for archaeological research, education, and preservation of the history of the Ancient Pueblo peoples, who lived on and in the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde more than seven centuries ago. Established by private cultural initiatives that continue the work of American benefactors, the center provides hands-on programs for people to experience archaeological excavation of Native American sites.