Cochise Culture Thrives in American Southwest
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Barbarians, Nomads, Prehistoric Humans
- Curriculum: American Indian History, American Pre-Colonial History (to 1606), Ancient History
- Geographical Location: New Mexico, Arizona
- Date: c. 9000-c. 8000
Article abstract: The Cochise culture of Arizona and New Mexico marked a significant advance in technology and lifestyle over the previous Desert culture.
Summary of Event
The various prehistoric periods in the New World began and ended at different times in different locations. Moreover, most human remains and ancient artifacts have disappeared, with but a few scattered human bones, stone articles, and pottery fragments remaining. There are two principal scientific techniques for dating ancient artifacts: dendrochronology, which is the study of tree...
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