Beyond the West Wall

Summary

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2025: Individual Abstracts" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

It has been noted that the western exteriors of Chaco Great Houses in the Northern San Juan Region exhibit evidence of substantial prehistoric activities. Recent excavations at the West Great House at 5MT1905 indicate complex stratigraphic deposition at the exterior of the westernmost extent of the structure. Initial findings indicate that the location was used intensively for lithic reduction. We attempt to better understand these activities by closely evaluating the material culture and context. Additionally, the stratigraphy represents intact deposits from before, during and after the completion of the West Great House. We also attempt to better understand changes and/or continuity in practices at the site over time.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2025)   •
• SAA 2025: Individual Abstracts

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Record Identifiers

Abstract Id(s): 52723