Ancestral Puebloans saw civilizational decline, left cliff dwellings in the Southwest.

The Ancestral Puebloan civilization faced a significant upheaval leading to the abandonment of many cliff dwellings in the Southwest. This decline marked a transition where the inhabitants left these iconic structures, such as those found in Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon. The reasons for this abandonment are complex and could range from environmental challenges like droughts to social or political factors within the community. This event reshaped the cultural and physical landscape of the region, leaving behind archaeological wonders that continue to fascinate historians and visitors alike. #AncestralPuebloans #SouthwestHistory #CliffDwellings #ArchaeologicalWonders