Scientists hav found new evidence that suggests that the Pueblo Indians may have traveled much farther south than previously thought. Origionally it was thought that they all settled in northern Arizona and northern New Mexico, but it now appears that they may have migrated all the way to the Rio Grand River. This belief is based on the similarities between the ruins at three sites: Gallinas Springs, Pinnacle Ruin and Palomas Creek. Another striking similarity is that all three of these sites were inhabited right after 1300 AD coinciding with the abandonment of the Pueblo Four Corners area. The exact reason for the abandonment of the Four Corners region. There are, however, may theories to explain the region’s abandonment. These theories range from conflict with neighboring tribes to a few decades of famine forcing migration.
*Anasazi is another name for Pueblo that was given to them by the Navajo. It ment enemy of the Navajo people.
Evidence of the Mesa Verde, or Pueblo, culture can be found in the construction and pottery of these three sites. Mesa Verde culture is coined for its black on white pottery.
To view a video about modern Pueblo black on white pottery click here.
*Zuni is one of the groups of Pueblo Indians that migrated south after AD 1300.
Pinnacle Ruin was the site located 250 miles away from the Four Corners region. Two hundred rooms at Pinnacle Ruin show signs of Pueblo habitation.
The Pueblo Indians have numerous clans which are determined matrilineally.
Source: Science Daily
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