Outer Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇺🇸 Chaco Canyon, United States
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About Outer Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02)
Outer Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02) at Chaco Canyon, United States is a Neolithic (regional) earthwork of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 800 BCE for reservoir and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersOuter Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02) at Chaco Canyon, United States is a Neolithic (regional) earthwork of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 80
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 800 BCE
- Period
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Reservoir and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Outer Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Outer Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02)
On the ground
Structures & features
36.3201° N · 107.8628° W · 290 m · 3 mapped features
Outer Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02) Main Earthwork Feature
earthworkPrimary earthwork feature at Outer Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02) – central reservoir and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
36.3201° N · 107.8627° WOuter Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Outer Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02) defining settlement or ritual space
36.3200° N · 107.8627° WOuter Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Outer Chaco Canyon Reservoir A — Chaco Canyon (55-02) ceremonial landscape
36.3202° N · 107.8628° W