Archeological Site Protection The State Archeologist, in
coordination with the Historical Society archeology staff, is
responsible for the maintenance of site files, which give
information on the location and contents of the state's
archeological sites. To date over 11,000 Kansas sites are
recorded. Find a form record an archeological site. Access the
archeological site and survey GIS coverage (password required).
The State Archeologist also works with staff to maintain the
archeological collections housed at the Kansas State Historical
Society. There are statutory duties associated with the office.
The State Archeologist is the secretary of the Antiquities
Commission, charged with protecting archeological sites on state
and local government land (Antiquities Act Basics, Antiquities
Act Statute), and he/she is chair of the Unmarked Burial Sites
Preservation Board, which protects burials not found in
cemeteries . He/she also works to keep the KSHS in compliance
with the Native American Graves Protection and Re