Badger House Community: Trail Guide by Mesa Verde Museum Association

Description

Badger House Community: Trail Guide by Mesa Verde Museum Association is an educational guidebook published in the late 20th century. This informative publication serves as a companion for visitors to the archaeological site of Badger House, offering insights into the Anasazi civilization and their historical context. The book covers various aspects of Anasazi life, architecture, and culture, providing valuable information about the prehistoric inhabitants of the Mesa Verde area. The guide takes readers through a self-guided trail that explores the ruins of the Badger House Community, detailing significant architectural features and their cultural relevance. Stops along the trail include descriptions of pithouses, communal kivas, and intricate room arrangements that reflect the evolution of Anasazi living conditions over centuries. Through illustrations and textual descriptions, the guide not only highlights the physical remnants of these communities but also delves into their social organization, religious practices, and environmental interactions, presenting a comprehensive overview of a vibrant prehistoric society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)