The Anasazi were the greatest civilization of the American southwest. They were a very strong and hearty group of native people who withstood the trials of living in such a dry and unforgiving land.
The pueblo ruins of Mesa Verde, Colorado demonstrate the architectural abilities of the Anasazi as well. Built into an overhang of a steep cliff, Mesa Verde is as much a mystery as it is a marvel. Before Mesa Verde, most Anasazi lived on the desert floor. So why then did the Mesa Verde Anasazi labor so hard to create such a hard to reach dwelling? Were they hiding from something...or someone? Did the hunters become the hunted?
What do you think happened to the Anasazi people? Evaluate what you have learned about them in class and post your opinions below. I look forward to reading them!
The pueblo ruins of Mesa Verde, Colorado demonstrate the architectural abilities of the Anasazi as well. Built into an overhang of a steep cliff, Mesa Verde is as much a mystery as it is a marvel. Before Mesa Verde, most Anasazi lived on the desert floor. So why then did the Mesa Verde Anasazi labor so hard to create such a hard to reach dwelling? Were they hiding from something...or someone? Did the hunters become the hunted?
What do you think happened to the Anasazi people? Evaluate what you have learned about them in class and post your opinions below. I look forward to reading them!