essay

Kayenta Anasazi settlement transformations in northeastern Arizona, A.D. 1150 to 1350

prehistoric pueblo world, a.d. 1150-1350 • Tucson • Published In 1996 • Pages: 29-47

By: Dean, Jeffrey S..

Abstract
Dean summarizes the Kayenta Anasazi subtradition, examining it from Archaic times through its dispersal out of the San Juan drainage to the Hopi Mesas. He compares it to the Chaco subtradition and speculates as to why Chaco had so little influence in this area. Dean stresses Kayenta mobility and describes their settlement patterns.
Subjects
Identification
Culture summary
Location
Settlement patterns
Internal migration
Sociocultural trends
tradition
Early Anasazi
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2011
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
1100-650 BP (AD 900-1350)
Coverage Place
northeastern Arizona and southeastern Utah, United States
Notes
Jeffrey S. Dean
Based on a conference held at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colo., from Mar. 28 to Apr. 1, 1990. It was organized by William Lipe and Stephen Lekson
Includes bibliographical references (p. 43-47)
LCCN
95032452
LCSH
Pueblo Indians--Antiquities--Congresses
Pueblo Indians--Land tenure--Congresses
Pueblo Indians--Social conditions--Congresses
Land settlement patterns--Southwest, New--Congresses
Demographic archaeology--Southwest, New--Congresses
Southwest, New--Antiquities--Congresses