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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon

"Unveils the Astronomical Brilliance of an Ancient Culture in the American Southwest"

1999-01-01 Documentary 57mins

Chaco Canyon, located in northwest New Mexico, is perhaps the only site in the world constructed in an elaborate pattern that mirrors the yearly cycle of the sun and the 19-year cycle of the moon. How did an ancient civilization, with no known written language, arrange its buildings into a virtual celestial calendar, spanning an area roughly the size of Ireland?

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Chaco Canyon, located in northwest New Mexico, is perhaps the only site in the world constructed in an elaborate pattern that mirrors the yearly cycle of the sun and the 19-year cycle of the moon. How did an ancient civilization, with no known written language, arrange its buildings into a virtual celestial calendar, spanning an area roughly the size of Ireland?

  • Released
    1999-01-01
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    57mins
  • Genre
    Documentary, History
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
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  • Production
    Bullfrog Films, The Solstice Project

Crew

Anna Sofaer
Director
Matt Dibble
Writer
Anna Sofaer
Producer

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