02824cam a22003973u 4500 70751 UtSlPG 20260610134633.0 m cr n 260607r20231917utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17026463 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Fewkes, Jesse Walter, 1850-1930 Archeological investigations in New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Smithsonian Institution Publication No. 2442 Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, Vol. 68, No. 1 Release date is 2023-05-13 Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Archeological Investigations in New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah" by J. Walter Fewkes is a scientific publication authored in the early 20th century. This work documents the archeological explorations conducted by Fewkes, particularly focusing on the prehistoric ruins and architecture in the Southwest region of the United States. Featuring an array of plates that illustrate the findings, the book serves as a significant contribution to the understanding of ancient cultures in these areas. In this publication, Fewkes recounts his investigations spanning several months in 1916, detailing the assessment of various ruins and architectural remnants associated with ancient indigenous populations, notably the Hopi and Zuñi clans. He provides descriptions of sites such as the Fire House and the structures in Nashlini Canyon, analyzing their architectural features and possible cultural implications. The text combines field observations with interpretations of traditional legends, seeking to connect architectural styles with the migratory histories of these ancient peoples. Fewkes aims to enrich contemporary understanding of southwestern prehistory, emphasizing the need for further explorations and excavations to uncover more about the area's complex human past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Smithsonian Institution, 1917 New Mexico -- Antiquities Indians of North America -- Antiquities Colorado -- Antiquities Utah -- Antiquities Smithsonian Institution Publication No. 2442 Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, Vol. 68, No. 1 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70751 111477 111477