AZ 5 25 2024 Goat Camp II

Goat Camp Ruin is located in Payson and was occupied from about 750 to 1280 AD. The site was originally a Hohokam colony that continued to be occupied through the Classic Period. The Classic Period occupation is called "Payson Tradition" or "Northern Salado". After several changes in ownership and extensive pot-hunting, the city of Payson took over ownership of the site. The Arizona Archaeological Society with Scott Wood’s assistance, proposed creating an archaeological interpretive site as well as a hiking trail for this 6-acre parcel of land, similar to that of nearby Shoofly Ruin. Scott has led groups of volunteers each spring and fall for the past few years excavating and interpreting areas within the overall complex. The goal is not rebuilding or total excavation, but knowledge and public education through an interpretive package.
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[@donanderson8145]

Your knowledge of Arizona’s prehistory seems rather impressive. I’m guessing you’re an archaeologist professionally or a well motivated layman. Thanks for the great video work and the information.

[@GolioEndeavors]

My spouse and I have been avocational archaeologists in AZ for over 40 years. We are both engineers by training, but since retiring, we have been able to devote more time to our interests in Arizona prehistory.