The Casa Grande Archaeological Zone, Pre-Columbian Astronomical Observation
Part of the Astronomical Applications, Observations and Implications of the Great House at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument project
Author(s): J.M. Malloy
Year: 1969
Summary
This report explains that the Casa Grande Archaeological Zone is more than just the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and includes many surrounding areas. It discusses the sunrises and sunsets in relation to the summer and winter solistices and the vernal and autumnal equinoxes. It covers the time line of the enitre Hohokam existence including the Pioneer, Colonial, Sedentary and Classic periods. It relates similarities to other Mayan sites such as Chichen Itza and the similarities between the Great House of Casa Grande and the Caracol of Chichen Itza.
Cite this Record
The Casa Grande Archaeological Zone, Pre-Columbian Astronomical Observation. J.M. Malloy. 1969 ( tDAR id: 371686) ; doi:10.6067/XCV85H7DZC
Keywords
Culture
Hohokam
Site Type
Great House / Big House
Investigation Types
Archaeological Overview
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Architectural Documentation
Temporal Keywords
Pioneer through Classic periods
Spatial Coverage
min long: -111.546; min lat: 32.988 ; max long: -111.521; max lat: 33.006 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): alycia hayes
Record Identifiers
NADB document id number(s): 2000286
NADB citation id number(s): 000000146919
Notes
General Note: Duplicate of tDAR Record: 83563 - which was a citation only "Record Identifiers NADB document id number(s): 2000286 NADB citation id number(s): 000000146919
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