|
Anasazi Resources
The Anasazi are one of the great mysteries of the southwest. Believed to be the forebears of modern-day Pueblo Indians, such as the Hopi, the Anasazi culture flourished in the Four Corners on into southern Arizona and New Mexico. It was a relatively brief, but glorious, civilization. The architecture, pottery and other artefacts most closely associated with the Anasazi appeared about 700 A.D., with a "golden age" between 1000 and 1300. In 1300 they began to abandon their settlements. The arid climate of the southwest has preserved their ruins remarkably well. Sometimes you can get the feeling that they just up and left a few years ago — not 500.
Anasazi ruins in Colorado.
The Anasazi ruins eloquently animate their spectacular desert settings, and have long been a favorite here at GORP. . .
Chaco Culture National Historic Site - In New Mexico, The ancient center of the Anasazi world. Like Rome, all (okay, most) roads lead here.
Mesa Verde National Park - Spectacular ruins and stunning vistas in Colorado's southwest corner.
Treasures of the Four Corners - Experiencing the rich Native American culture—past and present— of this beautiful desert region.
Chimney Rock Archaelogical Area - An archaeo-astronomy hot spot high in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Spectacular.
Hovenweep National Monument - Six sets of ruins on a scant 784 acres spanning Utah and Colorado.
Zion National Park - You'll find layers of Indian history in the gorgeous canyons and mountains of this prime time national park in Utah.
Utah's San Juan-Anasazi Complex - Raft the Grand Gulch and or hike Owl & Fish Creeks Loop: either way you'll encounter wilderness splendor and superlative ruins.
Natural Bridges National Monument - In Utah, three sandstone marvels span a desert canyon home to several interesting Anasazi sites.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument - In New Mexico, an awesome canyon shelters ancient Anasazi ruins and modern Navajo farms: one of the country's great scenic drives.
Navajo National Monument - The Keet Seel Area here is perhaps the best preserved cliff dwelling in Arizona.
Grand Canyon National Park - Several interesting ruins and, hey, the Grand Canyon. . .
Petrified Forest National Park - You'll find petroglyphs that function as solar calendars along side the Puerco ruins.
Canyonlands National Park - Small ruins are scattered throughout this park. Search out the exceptional petroglyphs in the aptly-named Maze.
Raven Site - Get your hand dirty at this guided and ongoing archaeological dig of the ruins of this prehistoric city in Arizona.
Aztec Ruins National Monument - Contrary to the name, this is definitely prime Anasazi. Don't miss the restored Great Kiva. In New Mexico.
Bandelier National Monument - Fifty square miles liberally sprinkled with ruins and canyons, and crossed by great trails with sweeping views of New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountains.
El Morro National Monument - In New Mexico, the site of an ancient watering hole and Anasazi ruins on the bluff.
Return to  Top
RELATED GORP LINKS
 GORP Archaeology
GORPtravel
|
