The mystery of the Anasazi
The mystery of the Anasazi Indians on the minds of many archaeologists. Who were they? What were their beliefs? How do they live? Indigenous art painted or carved into the rock gives us an idea of who the Anasazi, their beliefs and lifestyle. Carved into the desert varnish, the Indians have left behind their property, their inheritance.
Many people wonder why the Anasazi Indians disappeared, leaving behind their personal belongings and valuables. Where were they and why? Nobody has the answer. There is much speculation about what might have happened to them. In "Anasazi Diaspora" Navajo Visions and Voices Across the Mesa, Shonto Begay said that because of the "Elders" obeyed the rules of the clan, as the reverence and respect for God and attend religious ceremonies, people "fell out of favor" in the eyes of God and be "led".
Some archaeologists believe that violence tribal division, and abuse among the tribes led to the abandonment of villages. Rage, conflict and war between clans, tribes forced some to leave the region to settle in a new place, only to get away from contention. In a tribe located in southern Mexico, there have been cases of murder, "almost all of them involving clashes conflicts between clans or women. "(the last lords of Palenque: The Lacandon Mayas of the Mexican rainforest by Victor Perera and Robert D. Bruce)
Ancient dwellings, petroglyphs and pottery found in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico are fantastic and some of the history of Anasazi. When an ancient ruin was discovered, does not take much time for burglars to know. Archaeological Thievery is becoming a problem each year. National Park Military Gettysburg a few years ago a man was searched and found a metal detector hidden in his pants. He ran the park with that exceeded his pants. It was in search of Civil War relics. Vandalism of Utah is the worst in the country. Flights to Four Corners region of Utah is still a big problem. The damage to these sites estimated at nearly $ 42,000 within two years.
In 1906, Congress passed the Antiquities Act because the artifact turned out control. Protecting archaeological sites, allows the investigation, and imposes fines and sometimes imprisonment for acts of vandalism of historic sites. It was created to protect archaeological sites in the Four Corners region between Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah.
Unfortunately, there is no law prevent the excavation on private property. In fact, archaeological theft is gone. They even pay rent on private property to dig without being caught. Sometimes people integers were deleted. A former pit can be sold for more than sixty thousand dollars on the black market, not to mention the pottery, baskets and pendants found by looters.
I read an article in the newspaper in Las Vegas a couple of men who were loading some objects in the trunk of his car. A guard saw what they were doing and were questioned, without knowing who had accidentally stumbled on the biggest deal around. The article said they found more than eleven cents relics mille.
Did you know that people actually sell fragments of arrowheads and web sites? The Anasazi culture is sold to the highest bidder. Is there anything that can be do to protect America's Cup last?
The Antiquities Act of 1906 gives the government the right to protect to and preserve archaeological sites. Allowed scientific research, but will impose fines and jail for vandalism of historic sites.
Written by Linda Weaver Clarke, author of "Anasazi Monte Carlo: The Adventures of Julia and John Evans, "A mystery story, a disaster, hope and charity. For more information, visit www.lindaweaverclarke.com.
About the Author
Linda Weaver Clarke travels throughout the United States, teaching a “Family Legacy Workshop” at libraries, encouraging others to write their family history and autobiography. Clarke is the author of the historical fiction series, “A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho,” which includes: Melinda and the Wild West – a semi-finalist for the “Reviewers Choice Award 2007,” Edith and the Mysterious Stranger, Jenny’s Dream, David and the Bear Lake Monster, and Elena, Woman of Courage. A new mystery series, “The Adventures of John and Julia Evans,” includes: Anasazi Intrigue, Mayan Intrigue, Montezuma Intrigue, and Desert Intrigue.
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