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As I've mentioned before, the archaeologists working on southwest Native American sites mostly no longer publish specific locations. The problems with looting are immense and, given the isolation of the sites, intractable. Much like poaching on African wildlife preserves.

It wouldn't seem unreasonable to me to post pictures and information about a site, with its "general" location (a county, perhaps) without its exact location. I know you guys want to get to these places, and if Loie and I lived in the UK, we might, too. But for us, seeing the pics and reading is sure better than nothing, and is plenty of information for amateurs.

Perhaps some discrimination based on the vulnerability of a site might apply? A nice notice could be given on the page (pages) for easily disturbed sites, something along the lines of "Concern for protection of this particularly vulnerable site leads us to omit irs specific location. Thanks for your understanding. (Geocachers unwelcome.)"

That other places are less than responsible isn't a reason to be so one's self. Is it?

It's a toughie. These places should be enjoyed by all, but how can they be when fools want to steal a bit of 'em.


A bit of subject, but isn't it true that a few of the Rollright Stones went missing a few years back?

Hi Bucky,

We've not spoken before that I recall.

I agree with your suggestion of a "site under threat" banner.

Also, I'm intrigued by your mention of the Native American sites.

I'm trying to get my head round some of them, I'm a new host to a forum caled Native Earthworks Preservation (http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/NEP) anytime you fancy popping across to discuss any of the sites there I'd really appreciate a bit of education. When did prehistory end in the states?