Casas Grandes, or Paquime, in northwestern Mexico was of one of the
few socially complex prehistoric civilizations in North America.
Now, based on more than a decade of surveys, excavations, and field
work, Michael Whalen and Paul Minnis provide a comprehensive new
look at Casas Grandes and its surrounding communities in" The
Neighbors of Casas Grandes."
This volume provides a fascinating and detailed look into the
culture of the Casas Grandes area, involving not just the research
of the architecture and artifacts left behind but also the ecology
of the area. The authors' research reveals the complex relationship
Casas Grandes had with its neighbors, varying from very direct
contact with some communities to more indirect links with others.
Important internal influences on the area's development come to
light and population sizes throughout the period demonstrate the
absorption of the surrounding populations into Casas Grandes as it
reached the peak of its power in the region.
New discoveries suggest the need to revise the previously held
beliefs about the age of Casas Grandes and the dates of its rise to
power. This ancient civilization may have developed as early as
1180 AD. Such breakthroughs provide fresh insight about not only
Casas Grandes but the nearby settlements as well. "The Neighbors of
Casas Grandes" is an important and vital piece of primary field
research for all those interested in the Southwest's archaelogy and
history. Its contribution to the knowledge of the Casas Grandes
region is monumental in helping us better understand the society
that once flourished there.
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