book chapter

A summary of the Chaco Center's small site excavations: 1973 - 1978

Small site architecture of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, by Peter J. McKenna, Marcia L. Truell • Santa Fe, N.M. • Published In 1986 • Pages: 5-114

By: McKenna, Peter J..

Abstract
Between 1973 and 1978 the Chaco Center investigated 45 sites in Chaco Canyon. This document presents abstracts of ten of the small sites. This document was written to be an introductory overview and precede Truell's study (1986; A summary of small site architecture in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico). The architecture, storage pits, fire pits, and room size are described for each of the ten sites and maps are presented. Dating for each site is described.
Subjects
Settlement patterns
Structures
Building interiors and arrangement
Heating and lighting equipment
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Early Anasazi
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2011
Field Date
1973-1978
Coverage Date
1500-700 BP (AD 500-1300)
Coverage Place
Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, United States
Notes
Peter J. McKenna
Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-101)
LCCN
86603169
LCSH
Chaco culture.
Chaco architecture.
Excavations (Archaeology)--New Mexico--Chaco Canyon
Chaco Culture National Historical Park (N.M.)--Antiquities
Chaco Canyon (N.M.)--Antiquities
New Mexico--Antiquities