Casa Grande Ruin / Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1891-92, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1896, pages 289-318

Name: Casa Grande Ruin / Thirteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1891-92, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1896, pages 289-318
Author: Cosmos Mindeleff

By Cosmos Mindeleff

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The report presents a detailed archaeological study of a prominent multiroom prehistoric masonry complex in southern Arizona near the Gila River, combining a review of earlier accounts with careful plans, maps, photographs, measurements, and descriptive analysis. It documents room layouts, wall elevations, openings and lintel construction, construction materials and techniques, dimensions, and state of preservation; interprets phases of occupation, building sequence, and probable cultural affiliation with Puebloan peoples; and offers conclusions about construction skill, chronology of enlargement and abandonment, and the site's function within a larger group of ruins.

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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.