Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona
"Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona" is a historical account likely authored by multiple contributors, including Babs Monroe and Stephen Hutcheson, and produced in the late 20th century. This book serves as a guide to exploring the significance of Montezuma Castle, an ancient cliff dwelling, and the people who inhabited the area during the prehistoric period. It delves into the construction, lifestyle, and cultural practices of these early inhabitants, providing insights into theirdaily lives and the archaeological findings that inform our understanding of their society. The book vividly portrays the architectural features of Montezuma Castle, emphasizing its 20-room structure that housed approximately 50 people between A.D. 1100-1400. It discusses the various theories surrounding the reasons for its location, construction methods, and the lifestyle of its inhabitants, which included agriculture, hunting, and weaving. The narrative includes accounts from excavations, revealing artifacts, food remains, and burial practices, shedding light on the social dynamics and customs of the community. Through engaging illustrations and accessible language, "Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona" captures both the awe of this ancient site and the enduring mysteries of its past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Southwest Parks and Monuments Association |
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| Title | Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona A Guide to Discovery of the Castle, Its Builders, and Neighbors. |
| Credits | Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team atwww.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Cliff-dwellings -- Arizona |
| Subject | Montezuma Castle National Monument (Ariz.) |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Montezuma Castle (Ariz.) |
| Subject | Sinagua culture -- Arizona |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Arizona -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60573 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 246 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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