Ancestral Puebloans

13 artifacts · 350 CE – 1630 CE · architecture (9) · art (2) · artifact (1) · people (1)

Emerging from the arid landscapes of the American Southwest, the Ancestral Puebloans crafted remarkable cliff dwellings and expansive ceremonial centers. This hall presents their architectural ingenuity and rich artistic expressions, reflecting a deep connection to the land and a complex social structure.

The Collection

• Canyon de Chelly — 350 CE · architecture
• Mesa Verde — 600 CE · architecture
• Pueblo Bonito — 850 CE · architecture
• Chaco Canyon — 850 CE · architecture
• Kiva — 900 CE · artifact
• Keet Seel — 950 CE · architecture
• Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs — 1000 CE · art
• Aztec Ruins — 1100 CE · architecture
• Pueblo Black-on-White Pottery — 1100 CE · art
• Wupatki — 1120 CE · architecture
• Bandelier — 1150 CE · architecture
• Cliff Palace — 1190 CE · architecture
• Popé — 1630 CE · people