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A presentation by Dr. Martin Welker, assistant curator of zooarchaeology.
This is a FREE talk. No RSVP or reservation necessary.
Domestic dogs have existed with human communities for thousands of years and perform many roles which are often reflected in changes in their size, shape, and physical proportions. Archaeological dog remains provide insight into the ways in which dogs participated in human cultures. In this lecture we will discuss archaeological evidence for dogs in the Southwestern U.S. including conflicting evidence for their use in transportation.
Dr. Martin Welker is an archaeologist specializing in the analysis of animal bone from archaeological sites (aka zooarchaeology). Martin currently holds the position of assistant curator of zooarchaeology at the Arizona State Museum, and serves as an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Arizona. Martin has undertaken research on the role of dogs in past societies, as well as the management of other domesticated animal species in Europe and North America.