Chaco Canyon and the Chaco Phenomenon
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- 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: my.trovatrip.com/public/l/sur...
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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Dr. Steve Lekson on Chaco Canyon: • What is Chaco Really? ...
I'm really glad you're keeping your channel going steady. So many creators fell off or are trying to keep up with trends with annoying new content styles. Your channel is a real treasure in the historical and archeological TH-cam community. Thanks and keep up the good work
I lived in Los Alamos years ago(79-80) Found innumerable pottery shards and even a few petroglyphs in remote , precarious locations in the area. Special area
Since I work as an over the road truck driver I've had a chance to visit most of the sites in the USA you've covered in your episodes. Thank you for teaching me about Poverty Point, the copper veins in the Michigan peninsula, Cahokia in Missouri and now Chaco Canyon!
This makes me incredibly happy to see. These are my ancestors. This is the area my tribe currently resides. I am Zuni and Hopi. Although you can only (legally) claim one tribe, at the end of the day, this site is one of the areas that show what kind of cultures every indigenous person from this area came from. Thank you for highlighting this amazing site!!!
My theory is that Chaco was the Las Vegas of the time. Hence the legend of The Gambler. You could gamble with jade markers or go see a fabulous show at Pueblo Bonito. The reason not much is known about this is because’What happens in Chaco, stays in Chaco.’
I have an experience I would like to share, having grown up here. This will be long. It may blow some minds, it may not, I may be called a liar. Whatever.
A Southwestern here, ever since I saw the image of a Chacoan great kiva in your intros, I've always been hyped about you eventually going over Chaco Canyon and the surrounding region. I've had a (frankly, maybe unhealthy) obsession over the Pre-Columbian history of the Southwest for the past 2-ish years, chiefly the Ancestral Puebloans. The Hohokam video was also a treat when it released. And I'm always excited to learn more about the history of this corner of North America, plus improve my knowledge with more accurate information. I can't wait for you to revisit the Pueblos again in the future, but nevertheless, ALL your videos have been a gold mine on this platform!
I live in So. NM and went to Chaco a few years ago. I booked a private tour with a museum archaeologist and spent the whole day there, exploring room after room. It was amazing. I then spent time at the Aztec ruins as well. Then I drove to Four Corners and saw Shiprock. It was an amazing trip. On my first trip before moving from NJ to NM, I went to the Taos Pueblo and, of couse, Gila.
It's a truly special place. Back in the late 80's, I remember the feelings of shock and awe when I first drove into Chaco Canyon, after navigating over 50 miles of gravel roads in a rental car. (As a tour guide in Moab once told me, "There are some places you can't go in a 4WD, but you can go anywhere in a rental car.")
Hypotheses about Chaco’s main role aside, it’s seriously impressive how its people managed to build the place and eke out a living in such a harsh environment. Sometimes I feel that Aridamerica (at least that’s what we name the region in MX) doesn’t get enough credit for its achievements, past or present!
Cool video! I am from one of the NM pueblos and visit Chaco recreationally and religiously. The place was inhabited by so e different groups of peoples over time and the mix of findings delute the original use.
I live near Chaco and love going there when it is empty to sit quietly soaking up the natural sounds and feel the passage of time.
This is a truly glorious Thursday the 20th when an Ancient Americas video comes out
I live a couple hours from Chaco. I have fond memories of going there a few times during the winter with my dad. We had the park to ourselves. Near by is the Bisti Badlands which are pretty awesome too.
All of these theories are very interesting and I'm excited to see what LiDAR illuminates in the future. The road networks and ceremonial constructions remind me of how all roads lead to Cusco in the Andes... Also, the name "Aztec Ruins" for one of the sites probably doesn't help with the discounted the Aztec ancestors theory hehe.
One thing I always wondered about the sun daggers was how useful they'd be as a time telling device if everyone had a walk a week to the sparsely inhabited town to check anyways. IMO the fires kinda clear it up, because from what I can tell they can only really encode one message at a time, which would be okay for an "it's the equinox plant/harvest your corn and celebrate" kind of thing
I've worked this site as an Archaeological Surveyor. I'm excited to see what you put together on what is one of my favorite digs. You always do an excellent job of compiling and presenting these videos. I'm expecting nothing less than your usual, superb standard!
I grew up in Southern Colorado and Chaco Canyon has always been an amazing place for me and my family. I am so happy to learn more about the southwest in general but Chaco Canyon in particular. Thank you for an informative video.
I can't wait for the sequel about the Ancestral Pueblos. So interesting.
I've been near that part of NM but closer to AZ, and it was a wild place. An other worldly place. We were out there looking at property and the scenery could drop you to your knees. All the environmental elements came together in a way so buetiful that it felt like a church.