Native American technology

Native American technology includes innovative tools and techniques developed to suit their environment and cultural needs. They created complex irrigation systems, such as those used by the Hohokam to water crops in the desert. Their craftsmanship extended to intricate pottery, beadwork, and weaving. They built durable structures like cliff dwellings and longhouses. They also developed hunting tools, like the atlatl (spear-thrower), and advanced agricultural practices, including crop rotation and domestication of maize, beans, and squash. These technologies reflect sophisticated understanding of engineering, ecology, and resource management, demonstrating adaptability and creativity in shaping their communities and sustaining their way of life.