News, conference announcements, calls for papers, discussion of research and theory, and other related topics are welcomed and encouraged. We welcome contributions from anthropologists, students, and from our colleagues in other fields. Currently, about 1900 people in 48 countries subscribe to the list. ARCH-L provides a way for archaeologists to discuss new developments in the field, debate approaches to interpreting the past, and solicit assistance and advice from their colleagues. Currently, about 5 to 25 messages are posted to ARCH-L per day depending on the topics being discussed.
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