The Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society (AAHS) was founded in 1916. It is a nonprofit, educational organization affiliated with the Arizona State Museum.

The Society's objectives are:

• to encourage scholarly pursuits in the history and anthropology of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
• to encourage the preservation of archaeological and historical sites
• to encourage the scientific and legal gathering of cultural information and materials
• to publish the results of archaeological, historical and ethnographic investigations
• to aid in the functions and programs of the Arizona State Museum
• to provide educational opportunities through lectures, field trips, and other activities

AAHS publishes a monthly newsletter, Glyphs, and the quarterly journal, Kiva. AAHS's partner in the publication of Kiva is AltaMira Press, a division of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. AltaMira Press is an academic publisher specializing in archaeology, anthropology, museum studies, and public history.