book chapter

A summary of small site architecture in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico

Small site architecture of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, by Peter J. McKenna, Marcia L. Truell • Santa Fe, N.M. • Published In 1986 • Pages: 115-502

By: Truell, Marcia L..

Abstract
Truell summarizes the major architectural characteristics of the excavated small house sites within Chaco Canyon. She intended the study to synthesize the changes and development in the construction of these sites through time. Truell describes the findings from the excavations at these sites and points out that there is less of a distinction and more of a continuum in the differences between small house and great house structures. She describes construction and materials used, form, pithouses, above ground structures such as ramadas, and how the architecture changed over time from around 1600-700 BP (AD 400-1300).
Subjects
Architecture
Dwellings
Outbuildings
Housing
Construction
Sociocultural trends
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
1600-700 BP (AD 400-1300)
Coverage Place
Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, United States
Notes
Marcia L. Truell
Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-339)
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