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Copy Link : https://site.bookcenterapp.com/YUMPU/1442246456 Book Synopsis : In this return to his lively, provocative reconceptualization of the meaning of Chaco Canyon and its monumental 11th-century structures, Stephen H. Lekson expands—over time and distance—our understanding of the political and economic integration of the American Southwest.Lekson’s argument that Chaco did not stand alone, but rather was the first of three capitals in a vast networked region incorporating most of the Pueblo world has gained credence over the past 15 years. Here, he marshals new evidence and new interpretations to further the case for ritual astronomical alignment of monumental structures and cities, great ceremonial roads, and the shift of the regional capital first from Chaco Canyon to the Aztec Ruins site and then to Paquimé, all located on the same longitudinal meridian. Along the line from Aztec to Paquimé, Lekson synthesizes 1000 years of Southwestern prehistory—explaining phenomena as diverse as the Great North Road, macaw feathers, Pueblo mythology, the recycling of iconic symbols over time, founder burials, and the rise of kachina ceremonies—to yield a fascinating argument that will interest anyone concerned with the prehistory and history of the American Southwest.
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In this return to his lively, provocative reconceptualization of the meaning of Chaco Canyon and its monumental 11th-century structures, Stephen H. Lekson expands—over time and distance—our understanding of the political and economic integration of the American Southwest.Lekson’s argument that Chaco did not stand alone, but rather was the first of three capitals in a vast networked region incorporating most of the Pueblo world has gained credence over the past 15 years. Here, he marshals new evidence and new interpretations to further the case for ritual astronomical alignment of monumental structures and cities, great ceremonial roads, and the shift of the regional capital first from Chaco Canyon to the Aztec Ruins site and then to Paquimé, all located on the same longitudinal meridian. Along the line from Aztec to Paquimé, Lekson synthesizes 1000 years of Southwestern prehistory—explaining phenomena as diverse as the Great North Road, macaw feathers, Pueblo mythology, the recycling of iconic symbols over time, founder burials, and the rise of kachina ceremonies—to yield a fascinating argument that will interest anyone concerned with the prehistory and history of the American Southwest.
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The Chaco Meridian: One Thousand Years of Political and Religious Power in the Ancient Southwest
In this return to his lively, provocative reconceptualization of the meaning of Chaco Canyon and its
monumental 11th-century structures, Stephen H. Lekson expands—ovr time and
distance—ou understanding of the political and economic integration of the American
Southwest.Lekson’sargument that Chaco did not stand alone, but rather was the first of three
capitals in a vast networked region incorporating most of the Pueblo world has gained credence over the
past 15 years. Here, he marshals new evidence and new interpretations to further the case for ritual
astronomical alignment of monumental structures and cities, great ceremonial roads, and the shift of the
regional capital first from Chaco Canyon to the Aztec Ruins site and then to Paquimé all located on
the same longitudinal meridian. Along the line from Aztec to Paquimé Lekson synthesizes 1000
years of Southwestern prehistory—exlaining phenomena as diverse as the Great North Road,
macaw feathers, Pueblo mythology, the recycling of iconic symbols over time, founder burials, and the
rise of kachina ceremonies—toyield a fascinating argument that will interest anyone concerned with
the prehistory and history of the American Southwest.
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