The Anasazi



The name Anasazi means "ancient ones."
The Anasazi people were an ancient civilization who lived in the American Southwest about 1000 years ago.

They lived primarily in what are now the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona in an area known as "the Four Corners."


 


Although the Anasazi tribe does not exist today, it is believed that their descendants may include current Native American tribes such as the Hopi, Zuni, and Pueblo.



You can learn more about the Anasazi on these pages...
 
The Anasazi lived in cliff houses.
The Anasazi were farmers.
The Anasazi communicated through rock art.

Pottery, baskets, and other artifacts teach us about the Anasazi lifestyle.