Ancestral Puebloan architecture

Ancestral Puebloan architecture refers to the building styles of the ancestral Pueblo people, who lived in the American Southwest, particularly in areas like modern-day New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado, from around 1500 BC to AD 1300. They are known for their impressive stone structures, including multi-storied dwellings and ceremonial sites called kivas. Many buildings were constructed using adobe (a mix of clay and straw) and stone, often perched on cliffs or in canyons. Their designs reflect sophisticated planning and integration with the surrounding landscape, serving both practical living needs and spiritual purposes.