Anasazi (sometimes refers to the Ancient Puebloans)

The Anasazi, also known as the Ancient Puebloans, were a Native American culture that thrived in the southwestern United States, particularly in areas like present-day New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, from around 100 AD to 1300 AD. They are renowned for their advanced agricultural techniques, impressive adobe cliff dwellings, and intricate pottery. The Anasazi developed a complex society with extensive trade networks, but by the late 13th century, they abandoned their settlements, likely due to drought and resource depletion. Their legacy continues through their descendants, the modern Pueblo peoples.