The Mystery of Chaco Canyon
Chaco Canyon, located in northwest New Mexico, is perhaps the only site in the world constructed in an elaborate pattern that mirrors the yearly cycle of the sun and the 19-year cycle of the moon. How did an ancient civilization, with no known written language, arrange its buildings into a virtual celestial calendar, spanning an area roughly the size of Ireland?
- Overview
- Cast
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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1999
Runtime
0h 57m
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
80%
Original Title
The Mystery of Chaco Canyon
Production Companies
Bullfrog Films, The Solstice Project
Director
Anna Sofaer
Description
Chaco Canyon, located in northwest New Mexico, is perhaps the only site in the world constructed in an elaborate pattern that mirrors the yearly cycle of the sun and the 19-year cycle of the moon. How did an ancient civilization, with no known written language, arrange its buildings into a virtual celestial calendar, spanning an area roughly the size of Ireland?
