Book

Great Pueblo architecture of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico

University of New Mexico Press • Albuquerque • Published In 1986 • Pages:

By: Lekson, Stephen H., Gillespie, William B., Windes, Thomas C..

Abstract

Lekson describes the large pueblo ruins that are situated within Chaco Canyon within the National Historical Park. Through archival work and field survey Lekson presents an architectural study of twelve of the great houses. Until this time few of them had been mapped correctly and only the excavated structures had architectural descriptions. He presents the construction history for each great house describing what was built where and when, analyzes building technology, and discusses the labor requirements for construction. Two hypotheses guided the research: what were the social ramifications of construction and what were the social correlates of architectural form? The appendices include a glossary of the architectural terms and a key to tree-ring dating symbols.

HRAF PubDate

2012

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2011

Field Date

1979-1980

Coverage Date

1100-860 BP (AD 900-1140)

Coverage Place

Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, United States

Notes

Stephen H. Lekson, with contributions by William B. Gillespie and Thomas C. Windes

Reprint. Originally published: Albuquerque, N.M. : National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, 1984

Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-296) and index

LCCN

85008613

LCSH

Chaco architecture

Pueblos--New Mexico--Chaco Canyon

Chaco culture

Chaco Canyon (N.M.)--Antiquities

New Mexico--Antiquities

Pueblo Indians--Antiquities

Pueblo Indians--Architecture