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Aboriginal Remains in Verde Valley, Arizona / Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1891-92, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1896, pages 179-262 cover

Aboriginal Remains in Verde Valley, Arizona / Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1891-92, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1896, pages 179-262

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An archaeological survey of the Verde Valley in Arizona documents the region’s physical setting and summarizes prior accounts before mapping and classifying prehistoric sites. The author inventories stone villages, cavate lodges, bowlder-marked loci, and associated earthworks, noting their spatial distribution and landscape context. Detailed plans, sectional drawings, and photographs accompany descriptions of room groups, door and window openings, masonry styles, chimneys, and storage features. Ancient irrigation ditches and horticultural modifications are measured and analyzed for construction and function. The report synthesizes structural characteristics and site types to characterize local settlement patterns and construction techniques.

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Cosmos Mindeleff

Cosmos Mindeleff was an American ethnologist and archaeologist known for his extensive work with the Bureau of Ethnology. His research primarily focused on the indigenous cultures of the American Southwest, particularly the architectural remains of ancient civilizations. Among his notable contributions are detailed reports on the Casa Grande Ruin and the cliff dwellings of Canyon de Chelly, which provide valuable insights into the lives and structures of the Native American peoples. Mindeleff's writings, such as "Aboriginal Remains in Verde Valley, Arizona," reflect his commitment to documenting and preserving the history of these cultures.

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