The Chaco Meridian: One Thousand Years of Political and Religious Power in the Ancient Southwest
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Book Synopsis: In this return to his lively, provocative reconceptualization of the meaning of Chaco Canyon and its monumental 11th-century structures, Stephen H. Lekson expands—over time and distance—our understanding of the political and economic integration of the American Southwest.
Lekson's argument that Chaco did not stand alone, but rather was the first of three capitals in a vast networked region incorporating most of the Pueblo world has gained credence over the past 15 years. Here, he marshals new evidence and new interpretations to further the case for ritual astronomical alignment of monumental structures and cities, great ceremonial roads, and the shift of the regional capital first from Chaco Canyon to the Aztec Ruins site and then to Paquimé, all located on the same longitudinal meridian. Along the line from Aztec to Paquimé, Lekson synthesizes 1000 years of Southwestern prehistory—explaining phenomena as diverse as the Great North Road, macaw feathers, Pueblo mythology, the recycling of iconic symbols over time, founder burials, and the rise of kachina ceremonies—to yield a fascinating argument that will interest anyone concerned with the prehistory and history of the American Southwest.
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Unlock the mysteries of the ancient Southwest with The Chaco Meridian: One Thousand Years of Political and Religious Power. Delve into the captivating world of Chaco Canyon and its monumental 11th-century structures as Stephen H. Lekson takes you on an extraordinary journey. Discover the untold story of Chaco Canyon's integration into a vast networked region incorporating most of the Pueblo world.
Lekson's groundbreaking research reveals that Chaco Canyon was not an isolated wonder, but the first of three capitals along a mystical meridian. Explore the evidence and interpretations that support the compelling theory of ritual astronomical alignment of monumental structures and cities. Uncover the significance of great ceremonial roads and the profound shift of the regional capital over 1000 years from Chaco Canyon to the Aztec Ruins site and finally to Paquimé, all linked by this extraordinary longitudinal meridian.
Embark on an intellectual odyssey where the past comes alive as Lekson weaves together the rich tapestry of Southwestern prehistory. Journey along the line from Aztec to Paquimé as he intricately connects diverse phenomena such as the Great North Road, macaw feathers, Pueblo mythology, iconic symbol recycling, founder burials, and the rise of kachina ceremonies. The Chaco Meridian immerses you in a fascinating narrative that will captivate anyone interested in the prehistory and history of the American Southwest.
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