The Mystery of Chaco Canyon

The Mystery of Chaco Canyon 1999 Directed by Anna Sofaer

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

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?

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Documentary , History

Production Companies Bullfrog Films , The Solstice Project

Release Date 1 January 1999

57 mins