Description:

Visit the most spectacular Anasazi sites and understand what makes them special. This guide uses current archaeological research to explain who the Anasazi were, how they lived, why they built spectacular pueblos and breathtaking cliff dwellings, what happened to their society, and where the survivors went. It also includes comprehensive descriptions to the greatest sites including Chaco Canyon, Salmon Ruins, Aztec Ruins, Mesa Verde, Canyons of the Ancients, and Canyon de Chelly along with shorter accounts of Petroglyph National Monument, Bandelier, Chimney Rock, Hovenweep, Navajo National Monument, Homol'ovi Ruins, and Petrified Forest National Park. A first visit "Golden Circle Tour," directions to each site, tips for making the most of your time, and suggestions for lodging and other services provide a comprehensive guide for visiting the most important Anasazi sites.