SAS Webinar
“Diving into the Archaeological Mystic – A Taíno Underworld and Sacred Landscape in the Caribbean”
by
John Foster
Saturday, July 13, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT
John Foster, past-president of SAS, retired California Senior State Archaeologist, and Adjunct Faculty at Indiana University will discuss a fascinating submerged archaeological site in the Dominican Republic. Working with underwater archaeologists and Dominican National Park specialists, a deep water sinkhole was documented and selected artifacts were recovered some 27 years ago. In a remote setting deep within the tropical forest, Manantial de la Aleta proved to be a Taino offering site with excellent preservation conditions that allowed a deeper understanding of Taino culture and beliefs. It remains the only “cenote” known from the Caribbean.

The presentations will be presented at Young Hall, Room 224 and available via Zoom. The webinar will start at 2:00 PM PT and formally conclude at 3:30 PM. You may join starting at 1:45 PM to say “Hello” and participate in a social time.