Center for Archaeological Investigations

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Center for Archaeological Investigations

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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

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About the Center

  • Field School

    Students participate in Field School
    Each summer, the CAI in collaboration with the Department of Anthropology offers a course in archaeological field methods.

  • Current Research

    SIU students conduct archaeological research
    The Cherokee Trail of Tears (ToT) is associated with the forced removal of the Cherokee people of Tennessee, Georgie, North Carolina, and other parts of the United States. Read more about this project as well as others.