Shumla Archaeological Research & Education Center Employee Directory
Research ServicesTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Shumla Archaeological Research and Education Center is a research organization focused on preserving, studying, and sharing ancient and endangered prehistoric rock art from the Lower Pecos Canyonlands of Texas. Its work centers on documentation, research, stewardship, and education, with the aim of making this heritage accessible to the wider world and to future generations. Serving researchers, educators, and the public with an emphasis on long-term preservation, the center addresses challenges such as environmental threats and vandalism that can impact rock art sites. Based in Comstock, Texas, the center operates within the research services sector and emphasizes field documentation and educational outreach to advance understanding of these archaeological resources. In addition to its core mission, Shumla launched the Alexandria Project in 2017 to digitally document and catalog rock art fragments, pursuing timely preservation before natural and human factors threaten further deterioration.