Chaco Canyon: Ancient Ruins, Evidence & Theories

640 kilometers of ruler-straight roads leading to nowhere, 240,000 trees hauled 75 km — and a sun dagger marking the solstice.

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About Chaco Canyon

A remote desert canyon in northwestern New Mexico containing the densest concentration of great houses in the Puebloan world — massive multi-story stone buildings that represent the architectural zenith of ancient North America. Pueblo Bonito, the largest, covered 0.8 hectares with over 650 rooms...

Chaco Canyon is an ancient archaeological site located in United States. This site has drawn attention from mainstream archaeologists and independent researchers alike for its construction techniques, historical significance, and the questions it raises about ancient human capabilities. Explore detailed evidence, competing interpretations, related theories, and connections to other archaeological discoveries around the world.