Archaeologists do it in holes: Tales from the stratigraphy

[grumbler]

But hey it is cool they potentially found a matrilocal society. Though I am curious about this:

"Matrilocality is the mirror image. ... Women in matrilocal societies tend to be empowered."

It would be cool to hear about some well known and documented examples there.

Look up the Navajo.  They are both matrilocal and matrilineal, though not a matriarchy.