Beginning in the tenth century, Chaco Canyon emerged as an
important center whose influence shaped subsequent cultural
developments throughout the Four Corners area of the American
Southwest. Archaeologists investigating the prehistory of Chaco
Canyon have long been impressed by its massive architecture,
evidence of widespread trading activities, and ancient roadways
that extended across the region. Research on Chaco Canyon today is
focused on what the remains indicate about the social, political,
and ideological organization of the Chacoan people. Communities
with great houses located some distance away are of particular
interest, because determining how and why peripheral areas became
associated with the central canyon provides insight into the
evolution of the Chacoan tradition. This volume brings together
twelve chapters by archaeologists who suggest that the relationship
between Chaco Canyon and outlying communities was not only complex
but highly variable. Their new research reveals that the most
distant groups may have simply appropriated Chacoan symbolism for
influencing local social and political relationships, whereas many
of the nearest communities appear to have interacted closely with
the central canyon--perhaps even living there on a seasonal basis.
The multifaceted approach taken by these authors provides different
and refreshing perspectives on Chaco. Their contributions offer new
insight into what a Chacoan community is and shed light on the
nature of interactions among prehistoric communities.
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