Navajo National Monument, Arizona (1951)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

United States. National Park Service

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Navajo National Monument, Arizona (1951)" by United States. National Park Service is a historical account published in the early 1950s. This book serves to inform readers about the significant archaeological and cultural importance of the Navajo National Monument, particularly focusing on the ancient Anasazi cliff dwellings found in northeastern Arizona. It provides details about the region's history, the Anasazi people, and the impressive ruins that stand as a testament to their civilization. The book is structured around the three main cliff dwellings within the monument: Betatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House. It narrates the story of the Anasazi people, detailing their transition from nomadic lifestyles to more settled, agricultural societies starting around A.D. 300. The descriptions of the ruins provide insights into their architecture, daily lives, and cultural practices, including the layout of various living spaces and ceremonial kivas. The text highlights important archaeological findings and emphasizes the significance of preservation efforts for these historical sites, ensuring that future generations can appreciate the rich heritage of the Anasazi and their lasting impact on the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-06-13