Pueblo Bonito: Chaco Culture National Historic Park, New Mexico

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Creator Southwest Parks and Monuments Association
Title Pueblo Bonito: Chaco Culture National Historic Park, New Mexico
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Summary "Pueblo Bonito: Chaco Culture National Historic Park, New Mexico" is an informative historical account produced in the late 20th century. This publication dives into the architectural and cultural significance of Pueblo Bonito, a large prehistoric Indian building representative of the Anasazi civilization in the American Southwest. It details the construction, excavation history, and social functions of this remarkable site within Chaco Canyon. The book outlines the extensive archaeological efforts that uncovered Pueblo Bonito, highlighting its impressive size, architectural features, and the daily lives of its inhabitants. Constructed primarily between A.D. 1030 and 1079, Pueblo Bonito served as a hub for communal living, showcasing innovations in building techniques such as the use of thick walls and ceiling support structures. As readers explore the various sections of the pueblo, they learn about the roles of kivas for religious and communal activities, the significance of the surrounding environment for agriculture, and the cultural practices that shaped the lives of the Anasazi. Through such detailed descriptions, the book provides insight into the reasons behind the eventual abandonment of this once-thriving community, emphasizing the complexities of ecological and social factors at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Subject Pueblo Indians -- New Mexico -- Chaco Canyon -- Antiquities
Subject Archaeological parks -- New Mexico -- Chaco Canyon
Subject Pueblos -- New Mexico -- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Subject Chaco Culture National Historical Park (N.M.)
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EBook-No. 59155
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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