Ancestral Puebloans

The Ancestral Puebloans, also known as the Anasazi, were a Native American culture that thrived in the southwestern United States from approximately 100 AD to 1300 AD. They are notable for their impressive cliff dwellings and multi-story stone homes, particularly in regions like Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde. Their society was advanced in agriculture, using irrigation to cultivate crops like corn and beans. They developed a rich cultural life, including intricate pottery and basket-making. By the late 13th century, many Ancestral Puebloans migrated away from their traditional areas, possibly due to climate changes and resource depletion.