Eastern Virgin Hinterlands: Formative Period (AD 700–AD 1225) Settlement Practices in Grand Canyon National Park

A new model of settlement practices during the Formative Period (AD 700–1225) in Grand Canyon National Park reveals distinct variations among the Virgin Ancestral Puebloan, Kayenta Ancestral Puebloan, and Cohonina traditions. The study highlights how these groups adapted to the region's ecological diversity, offering deeper insights into their social structures and environmental interactions. Researchers analyzed archaeological data to identify patterns in settlement distribution and organization, providing a framework for understanding the dynamics of early Puebloan communities in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mink, P. (2019). Eastern Virgin Hinterlands: Formative Period (AD 700–AD 1225) Settlement Practices in Grand Canyon National Park. Kiva, 85(4), 412–433. https://doi.org/10.1080/00231940.2019.1690319