Mogollon archaeology underfunded with only three official archaeologists. Mogollon culture severely understudied compared to other southwestern cultures Only three official archaeologists working with Mogollon culture TJ Ruin site remains unexcavated due to ancestral land restrictions
Mogollon culture remains one of the understudied southwestern civilizations. Key sites like TJ Ruin have faced excavation challenges related to ancestral land considerations and cultural sensitivity protocols, and some areas have been impacted by historical looting that compromised archaeological context.
Key Facts
- Mogollon culture severely understudied compared to other southwestern cultures
- Only three official archaeologists working with Mogollon culture
- TJ Ruin site remains unexcavated due to ancestral land restrictions
- Modern Native American descendants restrict excavation of ancestral sites
- Mogollon Cliff Dwellings looted historically with mummy context lost
- Archaeological investigation halted pending Native American approval
- Significant sites may never receive proper excavation
Source: 11 Day Expedition Discovering Ruins in Uncharted New Mexico by Luke Caverns