Category: Ancestral Puebloans
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What Happened to the Ancestral Puebloans?
Introduction The Ancestral Puebloans, also known as the Anasazi, built impressive cliff dwellings in the American Southwest. Around the late 13th century, they suddenly abandoned these settlements. The reasons for their disappearance—whether due to drought, warfare, or other factors—remain unclear. This article explores the history, culture, and possible reasons behind the mysterious disappearance of the…