Ancient History

Ancient Pueblo People: The Anasazi (#103)

They stand today much as their builders left them 500 years ago. These are the cities of the Anasazi, the ancient Pueblo people of the Four Corners region of the western United States. How did a civilization, against all odds, became so successful at agriculture that they were able to produce a leisure society capable of not only building these incredible cities, but also producing some of the greatest pottery, rock art and trading networks the world has ever seen. How the Anasazi did this with a social organization not governed by kings or queens or other hierarchical rulers is one of the great mysteries of ancient history. [27 minutes]

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Wed, February 27, 2013 3:00 AM (IPTV)

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Grade Levels: 9-12
Curricular Areas: Social Studies
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