Current Excavation

Goodman Point Pueblo
In March 2007, Crow Canyon began its third and final field season at Goodman Point Pueblo (Site 5MT604), a large village that served as the focal point of an extensive community during the mid– to late A.D. 1200s.

The pueblo is one of 42 sites located in the Goodman Point Unit of Hovenweep National Monument, which is managed by the National Park Service. Crow Canyon’s excavations are being conducted in partnership with the park service and with the assistance of students and adults enrolled in the Center’s research programs.

Crow Canyon’s fieldwork at Goodman Point Pueblo is the first phase of a larger research effort titled “The Goodman Point Archaeological Project: Community Center and Cultural Landscape Study.” The second phase of the study, scheduled for the 2008–2010 seasons, will involve excavations at several surrounding sites within the unit, including habitation sites, ancient roadways, and possible agricultural fields.

Stay Informed
So what's happening at Goodman Point Pueblo? For periodic excavation updates throughout the season, check out News from the Field and Map and Photo Albums. For a summary of Crow Canyon's research at the end of the 2006 field season, read the online interim report.

Be a Part of Archaeology History
Enroll in a Crow Canyon research program and become a member of the team making history with its investigation of this exceptionally well preserved site. Your participation will have a real and lasting impact on our collective understanding of the ancient Pueblo past.

Crow Canyon's Goodman Point Archaeological Project is is conducted in partnership with the Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service.

Partial funding for this project is provided by the following: the Colorado Historical Society, Qwest, and the National Geographic Society.