Tucson Origins: Reports, Exhibits, and More

Rio Nuevo Publications

The Center for Desert Archaeology has developed a number of publications about the archaeology of Southern Arizona and the Rio Nuevo project. Follow the links below for more information.

Downtown Underground is a teacher’s guide to the archaeology of the Rio Nuevo Project. Created by Kyle McCoy, Arizona Historical Society.

Rio Nuevo Archaeology 2000–2003 provides a detailed overview of four years of archaeological research on Tucson’s Origins. Created by Desert Archaeology, Inc.

Archaeology Southwest Vol. 15 no. 2 , “Archaeology, History, and Community: Tucson’s Rio Nuevo Project.” Available as a PDF download.

Archaeology in Tucson Vol. 12 no. 3, “In Search of El Presidio de Tucson.” Available as a PDF download.

Online Exhibits

Excavations at the Clearwater Site: Click here to view an online exhibit about the Clearwater Site.

Museum Exhibits

Rio Viejo, Rio Nuevo is currently on display at the Arizona History Museum,  949 E. 2nd Street, Tucson, Arizona. Call (520) 628-5774 for hours and more information.