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Archaeology

In the 1950s and 1960s, the ruins at Q Ranch were mostly a fun place to play for the children of ranch owner Jack Rogers. It was not until Jack retired from active cattle ranching that serious excavation and study began, under the direction of the Arizona Archaeological Society. Excavation continues to this day. Each year, numerous study events are conducted that welcome the participation of students, as well as amateur and professional archaeologists. In 2012, there will be residential workshops in pottery restoration and in scientific illustration, among others.