The Architecture of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico

Author/creator Lekson, Stephen H. Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoSalt Lake City : University of Utah Press Chicago : Chicago Distribution Center [Distributor]
Description296 p. 11.000 x 08.500 in.
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SeriesChaco Canyon Ser.
Summary Annotation <div>The structures of Chaco Canyon, built by native peoples between AD 850 and 1130, are among the most compelling ancient monuments on earth. Recognized as a World Heritage Site, these magnificent ruins are consistently featured in scholarly books and popular media. Yet, like Chaco itself, these buildings are anomalous in Southwestern archaeology and much debated.</div><div><br />In a century of study, our understanding and means of approaching these ruins have grown considerably. Important tree-ring dating, GIS research, and computer imaging point to the need for a new volume on Chaco architecture that unifies older information with the new.</div><div><br />The chapters in this volume focus on Chaco Great Houses and consider three overlapping themes: studies of technology and building types, analyses of architectural change, and readings of the built environment. To aid reconsideration there are over 150 maps, floor plans, elevations, and photos, including a number of color illustrations.</div>
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ISBN9780874809480
ISBN0874809487 (Trade Paper) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780874809480
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