Chimney Rock National Monument
Chimney Rock Pueblo
Pueblo II 1076–1125 CE·Chacoan·🇺🇸 Colorado, United States
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About Chimney Rock National Monument
Chacoan Great House outlier 1093 CE at 2310 m between twin pinnacles framing Major Lunar Standstill moonrise (18.6-year cycle), 40 rooms.
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Why it mattersArchaeological landmark for Chacoan in Colorado; type-site demonstrating great house and lunar observatory and regional exchange.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and chronology of Chimney Rock National Monument within Pueblo II 1076–1125 CE
- 02Relationship to neighboring polities
Theories
- 01Chacoan ceremonial center for great house and lunar observatory
- 02Regional capital controlling trade and tribute network
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.1076–1125 CE
- Period
- Pueblo II 1076–1125 CE
- Culture
- Chacoan
- Purpose
- Great House and lunar observatory
- Abandoned
- c.1125 CE
- Rediscovered
- 1970 Eddy excavations
- Excavation
- Excavated
c.1076–1125 CE
Chimney Rock National Monument construction phase
20th century
Modern excavations
On the ground
Structures & features
37.1972° N · 107.3025° W · 2310 m · 2 mapped features
Chimney Rock National Monument central feature
featureMain architectural feature
37.1972° N · 107.3025° WChimney Rock National Monument secondary sector
sectorSecondary sector
37.1982° N · 107.3015° W
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