Unveiling Ancient Roads (Ways) and the Built Environment: A Comprehensive Study of Integrating Lidar, GIS, and 3D tools to Identify, Document, and Visualize Chacoan Roads and Cultural Landscapes.

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Lidar Research in the US Southwest" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

This paper explores the vast yet intricate network of Chacoan Roads (Ways) and their surrounding cultural landscapes through the integration of advanced technologies such as LiDAR, GIS, and 3D visualization tools. By employing these cutting-edge methods, we strive to identify, document, and visualize the integration of the ancient pathways with the built environment that create the Chacoan Great House Landscapes. Our comprehensive approach not only enhances the accuracy of identifying and mapping these enigmatic features, but also provides the building blocks for a dynamic and immersive way to understand their significance and spatial relationships. This research offers new insights into the cultural and historical context of the Chacoan roads, contributing to the broader field of archaeological studies and heritage preservation.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2025)   •
• Lidar Research in the US Southwest

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Abstract Id(s): 51201