Excavations in a 17th-Century Jumano Pueblo: Gran Quivira. Archeology Series No. 8
Vivian G. 1964. Excavations in a 17th-Century Jumano Pueblo: Gran Quivira. Archeology Series No. 8. National Park Service. Washington, DC
Archeology Series No. 8 reports excavations conducted in three separate structures at Gran Quivira National Monument (now part of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument) from March through May 1951. One kiva, the small Spanish church, and 37 Pueblo rooms were excavated. Unpublished data from previous excavation of the mission structures are summarized. Culture contact with the adjoining Mogollon is examined and their probable presence as the "gente rayada" of the Spanish considered. The probable effects of a culturally mixed group lacking social stability are explored as a contributing factor in the abandonment of the area and dispersal of the people about 1672. The excavation at Gran Quivira was done by the Navajo crew of the Ruins Stabilization Unit, with the addition of some local labor. The excavation was intended to expose Pueblo structures for interpretation to park visitors.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Vivian, Gordon
- Date of Issue
- 1964
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- SAPU
- Keywords
- archaeology, archeology, gran quivira, jumano, new mexico, pueblo, salinas