Preliminary report on a visit to the Navaho National Monument, Arizona

"Preliminary Report on a Visit to the Navaho National Monument, Arizona" by Jesse Walter Fewkes is an early 20th-century scientific report documenting an archaeological exploration. It recounts Fewkes' initial survey of the Navaho National Monument, highlighting the ancient ruins discovered there. The report covers Fewkes' study methods, the importance of conserving the ruins, and the link between the ancient structures and modern Hopi clans. With an official introduction from the Smithsonian Institution, it lays the groundwork for exploring the cultural and historical context of the Hopi people who once lived in these settlements. By sharing key observations and beginning to explore the sites encountered, the report sheds light on migration patterns and cultural progress among Indigenous groups in the Southwestern United States.

Jesse Walter Fewkes was an American anthropologist, archaeologist, writer, and naturalist.