AN INTRODUCTION TO RECENT RESEARCH IN THE EASTERN MESA VERDE REGION

摘要: AbstractThe archaeology of the northern Southwest is often thought to have been typified by events that occurred in Central Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon areas. In fact, these areas represent only portions larger region inhabited Ancestral Puebloan peoples. The collection articles this issue focuses on recent research lifeways Eastern area Southwest, a has received little synthesis decades spite large number CRM projects academic programs conducted area. draw upon diverse scientific frameworks data sets illuminate dynamics ancient cultural histories unfolded uniquely within confines region. primary issues discussed include social identity formation maintenance, demographic movement population histories, inter- intra-regional interaction, settlement...