chaco culture
states: [usa]
category: cultural
year: 1987
location: New Mexico
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 36.0637777800, -107.9708333000
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 353
world heritage site: 353
Chaco Culture, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the United States, preserves an ancient Puebloan civilization that thrived between 850 and 1250 AD. This remarkable archaeological site showcases monumental public and ceremonial buildings, including massive stone structures known as "great houses," which demonstrate advanced architectural and astronomical knowledge. The site's intricate road systems and cultural artifacts highlight its significance as a major center of ancestral Puebloan society, offering valuable insights into their sophisticated social organization and spiritual practices. Today, it stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of this pre-Columbian civilization.
