Chaco Canyon & the Enigma of the Chaco Phenomenon 🏺

Chaco Canyon has excited and baffled archaeologists for over a century. What makes one of the most famous and studied archaeological sites so enigmatic? Find out what made the Chaco Phenomenon such a unique moment in ancient history.

AA Trip survey link: https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/theancientamericaschannel

Geography: 1:45
Early History: 3:10
Great Houses: 6:03
Economy: 18:39
Outliers: 24:59
Astronomy: 31:59
What was Chaco: 34:50
The End of Chaco Canyon: 40:47
Accountment: 44:00

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Sources and Bibliography:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K0AK8HcBmcQeYoxXb3h15n7b5tkxuJmryQ1IVCZixZU/edit?usp=sharing

Dr. Steve Lekson on Chaco Canyon: https://youtu.be/ZegLg36W6Hw