SAS Webinar

September 19, 2020

2:00 p.m.

“Lovelock Cave Excavation – Its Contribution to the Science of Archaeology”

by John Foster

Lovelock Cave (NV-Ch-18) is a North American archaeological site previously known as Sunset Guano Cave, Horseshoe Cave, and Loud Site 18. The cave is about 150 feet long and 35 feet wide. Lovelock Cave is one of the most important classic sites of the Great Basin region because the conditions of the cave are conducive to the preservation of organic and inorganic material. John will discuss the exploration of Locklock Cave and highlight its significance in the evolving discipline of archaeological excavation.

John Foster attended U. C. Santa Barbara as an undergraduate and transferred to UCLA where he graduated in with a degree in Anthropology.  He continued his studies at Long Beach State, where he was awarded an MA degree and then pursued additional graduate studies at the University of Arizona before returning to California to begin his career with State Parks. In 1975 John accepted a position work in the Cultural Heritage Section of State Parks in Sacramento.  He became the assistant archaeologist to Francis A “Fritz” Riddell, the first California State Archaeologist hired outside an academic setting. He was assigned to “ride herd on the cultural resources of the State Park System,” and that has allowed him to record, investigate and preserve historic sites and archaeological features throughout California.  Prehistoric rock art became a special interest to him because it allows a glimpse into the world view of its creator.  John was president of SAS for seven years and continues to be a board member.

The webinar is free and open to all who are interested. Log in information follows:

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