#archaeology #landscapes from #lidar 29
The #RioChama is a major tributary of the Rio Grande in Northern #NewMexico. Beginning around 1350 CE (the Classic Period) it experienced major population growth and saw the growth of large nucleated villages of 1000+ rooms. Much of this growth was from immigration. These villages were ancestral to the modern Tewa peoples.
The village of Poshu'ouinge is pictured.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poshuouinge
@agterrane this site is pretty easy to visit. It’s on Forest Service land just off a highway.
@inti Sadly, I'm in CA. Someday....
@inti You need to write a book. Please. Or somehow aggregate your toots so they can be used for planning a trip. 🙂
@agterrane the circle is a plaza kiva. They are pretty common in these Chama Valley Classic sites. You’ll see more of them in the coming days.