Natural History Institute: High Places – Prehistoric Hilltop Architecture at Yavapai College OLLI

Join the Natural History Institute and OLLI for a talk by archeologist Michael Kellett, who will share his original research on the Prescott Culture area.

High Places: Reevaluating Hilltop Architecture with Drone Imagery and 3-D Modeling

Join the Natural History Institute for a Speaker Series talk by archeologist Michael Kellett, who will share his original research on the Prescott culture area. His research involves drone imagery and 3-D modeling from over 60 hilltop sites, spatial analysis using GIS, and a literature review to address the following research questions:

• What does the literature indicate about the function of hilltop sites in west-central Arizona?
• Does the diversity of form in hilltop architecture indicate a diversity of site functions?
• Are aspects of hilltop site function discernable from architectural layout and setting (spatial context)?
• Would a comprehensive hilltop site typology facilitate research and dialogue on hilltop site function?

Learn about this innovative archaeological research where modern technology investigates the past.

This presentation will be held at Yavapai College Prescott Campus located at 1100 E Sheldon St Prescott, AZ 86301.