Anasazi

See these articles for the role of culture, history, architecture, climate and geography in the development and later decline of the Anasazi way of life. Anasazi Cliff Dwellers



DEFINITIONS Mesa (spanish) = table Verde (spanish) = green

For more information on the origin of the Mesa Verde location or area CLIMATE, see article: Geology of Mesa Verde (Source: Science News)

GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE SCIENCE CENTER (USGS) The purpose of this task is to provide surficial geologic __map__ coverage of Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado. Geologic Maps of Mesa Verde

WHO WERE THE ANASAZI? Go to this site for answers to frequently asked questions about this Native American group.

AGRICULTURE & OTHER FOOD SOURCES Source: Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is an archaeological and natural history preserve. We've gather and protected historical artifacts to enhance the centerpiece of our site, the awe-inspiring Anasazi cliff dwellings. Visit this site for more information on the preserve, the Anasazi (ancestral pueblo) and photos of cliff dwellings.

Chaco Canyon: Click here to discover reasons for the collapse of this sophisticated civilization.
PUEBLO POTTERY Source: Internet Public Library Collection

Rock Art of the Southwest note: the creator of this webpage states "the website is neither fully representative of the variety of rock art one finds in the Southwest, nor is it comprehensive. This site also does not contain interpretative information about the meaning of the images [some say that we can only guess about the meaning]..." It is up to you, RMS students to come up with your own interpretations based on prior knowledge of the Anasazi (ancestral Pueblo) and inferences you make between resources about this group of peoples.