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Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, and PaquimC) are as well known to tourists as they are to scholars as emblems of the American Southwest. This region has been the scene of intense archaeological investigation for more than a hundred years, with more research done here than in any other part of the United States. The arid and sparsely populated landscape provides excellent site preservation, while the living native peoples give cultural continuity with the past. With contributions from well-known archaeologists,Cordell, Linda S. is the author of 'Southwest Archaeology in the Twentieth Century ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780874808254 and ISBN 0874808251.
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