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Excavations at Tse-Ta'a: Canyon De Chelly National Monument, Arizona
Uncover the story of Tse-ta’a, a long‑lived Anasazi site in Canyon de Chelly, explored through one major excavation that revealed layers from Basketmaker times to Pueblo III life.
This field‑tested report follows a rigorous dig conducted in 1949–1950, showing how a single site can hold evidence from many eras. It explains how masonry and structure guide period divisions, rather than potsherds alone, and it frames a curious and often chaotic sequence of occupations across hundreds of years. The book presents the people, their buildings, pottery, burials, and faunal findings in a steady, accessible way.
Learn how Basketmaker pithouses, Pueblo I–III structures, and kivas shaped daily life at Tse-ta’aSee how artifacts, burials, and faunal remains help readers understand changes in population and subsistenceExplore the practical challenges of excavating and interpreting a multi‑period site in Canyon de ChellyDiscover how the site’s pottery and stone tools connect Tse-ta’a to broader Southwestern traditions Ideal for readers of archaeology and Southwestern history who enjoy concrete details, clear dating, and a sense of site life across time.
This field‑tested report follows a rigorous dig conducted in 1949–1950, showing how a single site can hold evidence from many eras. It explains how masonry and structure guide period divisions, rather than potsherds alone, and it frames a curious and often chaotic sequence of occupations across hundreds of years. The book presents the people, their buildings, pottery, burials, and faunal findings in a steady, accessible way.
Learn how Basketmaker pithouses, Pueblo I–III structures, and kivas shaped daily life at Tse-ta’aSee how artifacts, burials, and faunal remains help readers understand changes in population and subsistenceExplore the practical challenges of excavating and interpreting a multi‑period site in Canyon de ChellyDiscover how the site’s pottery and stone tools connect Tse-ta’a to broader Southwestern traditions Ideal for readers of archaeology and Southwestern history who enjoy concrete details, clear dating, and a sense of site life across time.
176 pages, Hardcover
Published August 24, 2018
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