Center for Archaeological Research
We investigate, understand, and raise awareness about the archaeological resources of Mississippi and the South through field, laboratory, and collections-based research.
The Center for Archaeological Research
The Center for Archaeological Research at the University of Mississippi was established in 1976 to conduct scientific research and provide students with applied training in archaeological methods. With its origin tied to the creation of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Mississippi and Alabama, Center research focuses on the archaeological record of the American Southeast. Center affiliated projects have contributed to a wide range of research topics covering 13,000+ years of human history in the Southeast.
The Center is housed within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Throughout the Center’s history emphasis has been placed on preparing graduate and undergraduate students for careers in archaeology by training them in traditional and pioneering field and lab methods. Renovations of Center facilities at the South Oxford Center in 2024-2025 have modernized approximately 6,500 sq ft of lab, classroom, and curation space where students are now trained in advanced methodologies.
CAR Research
We invite you to learn about the research and community outreach of CAR. Throughout the Center's history, emphasis has been placed on preparing graduate and undergraduate students for careers in archaeology by training them in traditional and pioneering field and lab methods.
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