Chaco Canyon

by Vivian, R. Gwinn; Anderson, Margaret J.

• ISBN13: 9780195142808
• ISBN10: 0195142802
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-06-06
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

New Mexico, northwestern corner. Here, amidst the greasewood bushes and clouds of dry, sandy soil, are the silent ruins of colossal mud and wooden houses, a mysterious remnant of an ancient civilization. In Chaco Canyon, readers learn about the discovery of these amazing structures and followgenerations of archaeologists as they uncover the secrets of the canyon's past. A veritable early Native American detective story, the book includes numerous sidebars on archaeological techniques, timelines, related sites, photographs and illustrations of the sites and artifacts, and a fascinatinginterview with archaeologist Gwinn Vivian who grew up in the canyon. Series copy: Buried treasure, high adventure, lost civilizations--Join archaeologists as they dig for the past at exciting sites around the world. From the first excitement of the original find to the excavation and scientific breakthrough, these richly illustrated books team professionalarchaeologists with established science writers to bring the fascinating world of the archaeological process to life.

Table of Contents

Where and When	6	(2)
The House with 800 Rooms	8	(11)
Clues in the Floors, Walls, and Rafters	19	(8)
The Population Puzzle	27	(7)
Mysterious Superhighways	34	(8)
An Interview with R. Gwinn Vivian	42	(2)
Glossary	44	(1)
Further Reading	45	(1)
Chaco Canyon and Related Sites	46	(1)
Index	47