"Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon"

Pueblo Bonito is one of the largest complexes of the Aztec or Anasazi culture that cultivated crops, developed trade routes to extended villages, and held elaborate religious ceremonies.  The Anasazi, the Navajo word, disappeared from the area by about 1350ce due probably to drought and over use of the available resources. This region is known as a high desert at 6200 ft elevation. The combinations of famine and ensuing wars forced the evacuation or elimination of most of the residents.   There are several other pueblos in the area, most have to be approached by foot and rough roads.  Check for weather conditions before going due to flash flooding and snow on dirt roads.  This is a historical park and there is no gas, food or lodging here. 

©1999 Elroy Christenson