Understand the physical features of the natural landscape, combined with accumulated knowledge of the wildlife, weather patterns and water sources were key to survival in the challenging environment.
Aaron Sarracino
Looking to the Sky – Ancient Observations of the Sun in Chaco Canyon
Chaco Canyon plays a significant role in the history of many of New Mexico’s Pueblo communities. This unit will explore how the ancestors of modern-day Pueblo people were able to display a legacy of deep understanding of natural scientific knowledge to track significant solar events and cycles throughout the year