"Pueblo Bonito: Chaco Culture National Historic Park, New Mexico" is a non-fiction work that explores the mysteries of Pueblo Bonito, a once-bustling prehistoric Indian settlement constructed by the Anasazi people in the American Southwest. It recounts the meticulous research and excavation that revealed the grandeur of Pueblo Bonito, detailing its complex architecture, from its massive walls to its innovative ceiling designs, and its important role as a center for community life and religious practices in the Chaco Canyon between A.D. 1030 and 1079. The book paints a vivid picture of daily existence within the pueblo, exploring the significance of farming and the kivas, while investigating the possible environmental and social reasons for the pueblo's eventual desertion, giving readers a deep look at the culture and society of a forgotten civilization.
Pueblo Bonito: Chaco Culture National Historic Park, New Mexico
By Southwest Parks and Monuments Association
Discover a lost civilization's architectural marvel, where ancient walls whisper tales of communal life and a puzzling desertion within the heart of the American Southwest.
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