Construction Timber Transport to Chaco Canyon: Prehistoric Rolling Roads?

A reevaluation of the extensive, straight roadways in Chaco Canyon suggests they were designed for rolling timbers to construction sites, challenging the long-held assumption that logs were carried manually. The study examines the feasibility and efficiency of rolling techniques, supported by comparisons with similar practices in other regions, arguing that this method warrants greater consideration than previously accorded.

Weinig, D. L. (2016). Construction Timber Transport to Chaco Canyon: Prehistoric Rolling Roads? Kiva, 83(1), 66–85. https://doi.org/10.1080/00231940.2015.1101918