Basketmaker culture

Basketmaker culture refers to an ancient Native American society predominantly found in the southwestern United States, particularly in areas like present-day Utah and Colorado, from around 1500 BCE to 500 CE. This culture is characterized by its skilled craftsmanship in basket weaving, pottery, and tool-making. The Basketmakers were primarily semi-nomadic hunters and gatherers who began to incorporate agriculture, growing crops like corn, beans, and squash. They lived in pit houses and developed trade networks. This culture laid the foundation for the later Pueblo societies, which are known for their more advanced architectural and agricultural practices.