Anasazis

Example:The Ancestral Puebloans left behind an impressive array of preserved agricultural techniques and monumental architecture.

Definition:Refers to the culture or group of people who inhabited the southwestern United States, particularly in the four corners region, from approximately 1000 to 1450 CE. They are known for their complex cliff dwellings and mesas.

Example:Many of the Cliff Dwellers lived in large community-designed apartment buildings built into the rock cliffs.

Definition:Refers to people who lived in dwellings located in cliff faces or caves, often in arid regions; not specifically referring to the Anasazi culture.