Southwest Archaeology

Southwest archaeology focuses on the ancient cultures and civilizations that thrived in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, particularly the Ancestral Puebloans, Hohokam, and Mogollon. Researchers study their tools, pottery, architecture, and landscapes to understand their social structures, economies, and interactions with the environment. Key sites, like cliff dwellings and earth mounds, reveal insights into their daily lives and spiritual beliefs. This field helps us appreciate the region's rich history and cultural diversity, emphasizing how these communities adapted to their surroundings over centuries and their lasting impact on our understanding of human history.