Abstract
The archaeological Southwest of North America comprises the “Four Corners” states of the USA (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah) and northern portions of the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora. The region's physiography and biota are described, and early Paleoindian and Archaic archaeological horizons are summarized. The three major archaeological cultures of the region – Anasazi (Ancestral Pueblo), Hohokam, and Mogollon—are introduced and summarized. Key issues and future research directions are identified.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Archaeology |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 406 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323918565 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780323907996 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Americas, peopling of
- Anasazi (Ancestral Pueblo)
- Ancestral Pueblo (Anasazi)
- Athabaskan
- Ball courts (Hohokam)
- Casas Grandes (Paquimé)
- Chaco Canyon
- Hohokam
- Irrigation (Hohokam)
- Maize
- Market (Hohokam)
- Mesa Verde
- Mimbres
- Mogollon
- Paquimé (Casas Grandes)
- Peopling of the Americas
- Platform mounds (Hohokam)
- Pueblo peoples (Southwest North America)
- Southwest, USA
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences
- General Arts and Humanities
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