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SIU archaeology team with helicopter
Students inspecting stone walls
student with land survey equipment
students in old truck frame

The Center for Archaeological Investigations (CAI) is the premiere archaeological research center in southern Illinois. Our research staff are focused on developing research projects that provide students with experiential learning opportunities to help prepare them for careers in archaeology and related fields. Since 1978, the CAI's research agenda has been recognized internationally for the contributions that our staff have made within the field of archaeology.

The CAI is committed to protecting and understanding the cultural patrimony of the Americas and to facilitating national and international archaeological research. To fulfill these goals, we have a C.O.R.E. Mission, which includes Curation, Outreach, Research, and Education...read more>>

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