Northern Arizona University
Colorado Plateau: Mesa Verde, Colorado
Read about the Anasazi culture at Mesa Verde in the Four Corners area. These were the famous cliff dwellers. Find out about the geology of the area that produced the cliffs.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings
The Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) built homes into the sides of a cliff beginning after 1000-1100CE. These stone and mortar buildings, along with the decorative elements and objects found inside them, provide important insights into the...