Chevelon Pueblo Anthropology

Found in northeast Arizona, Chevelon Pueblo was theorized to have flourished for a time but then eventually abandoned. It is recognized as the third largest of the eight ancestral Hopi pueblos. This site provides features such as 500 rooms, plazas and kivas that give vital evidence supporting that an ancient civilization used to reside there. Although it is obvious that the site was abandoned, it has not yet been proven as to how, when and why the inhabitants dispersed. However theories such as, climate change, overpopulation and conflict have been proposed to explain the reasoning for their eventual departure. Observation of geographical positioning on the site alludes to definitive purpose of existing structures. Through extensive excavation,
This team of specialists includes a zoo archaeologist, paleoethnobotanist, osteologist, geologist, and a cook. They will play an essential role in the accurate interpretation of findings and data analysis. A zooarchaeologist and osteologist are known for their knowledge of ancient remains. Linking remains left behind gives a general idea of an ancient society by showing how an individual or animal lived (Smith, 4/11). Interestingly, with the right data, we can interpret a skeleton’s gender, age, and development from typical analysis (4/13). Similarly, paleoethnobotanist have the ability to determine an ancient human’s diet. This is vital to understanding what sustained this specific society and hint at what their typical day might have been like. A geologist studies the different layers of strata; upon discover of artifacts their advanced understanding of the Earth’s layers will assist us in accurate absolute dating. (4/11). These numerous dating techniques are a key element of archaeological dating because they will determine how old objects on this site are, therefore suggesting chronology of settlement all together. Lastly, we will need a cook who will prepare meals for the crew. With hours of research and labor rendered in a limited time frame, it is vital that we provide proper nourishment. Collectively, there should
This method consists of a screening process that separates vegetation from other more dense materials such as rock and bones (Atkinson, 54). Specifically observing the relation between the burnt versus un-burnt, paleotethnobotanists will analyze food remains. Depending on the location the food is found in, this will tell how the diet of those living in the different complexes might have varied. If only un burnt households have food remains, this might indicate conflict over increased food demands with a dominant group resorting to warfare as a means of