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- ISSN: 0002-7316 (Print), 2325-5064 (Online)
- Editor: James Potter Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, USA
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Published on behalf of the Society for American Archaeology
American Antiquity is a peer-reviewed, quarterly journal and it is considered the premier journal of North American archaeology. AAQ is devoted to archaeology regionally conducted in the Western Hemisphere (North America) inclusive of diverse archaeological methods and theory pertinent to the study of North American archaeology as well as related subjects with global impact. AAQ invites all archaeologists to consider submissions on "big ideas", innovative methodologies, social theory, topical reviews, current hot issues (forum pieces) and studies outside of North America that have broad and/or global significance.
American Antiquity is a peer-reviewed, quarterly journal and it is considered the premier journal of North American archaeology. AAQ is devoted to archaeology regionally conducted in the Western Hemisphere (North America) inclusive of diverse archaeological methods and theory pertinent to the study of North American archaeology as well as related subjects with global impact. AAQ invites all archaeologists to consider submissions on "big ideas", innovative methodologies, social theory, topical reviews, current hot issues (forum pieces) and studies outside of North America that have broad and/or global significance.
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