The Mystery of Chaco Canyon (1999)
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?
Director: Anna Sofaer
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
- Robert Redford - Narrator (voice)
- Paul Pino - Self - Council Member, Laguna Pueblo
- John Stein - Self - Archaeologist
- Mike Marshall - Self - Archaeologist
- Rich Friedman - Self - Geologist
- Anna Sofaer - Self - Archaeoastronomer
- Phil Tuwaletstiwa - Self - Geodesist, Hopi Tribe
- Edmund J. Ladd - Self - Archaeologist, Zuni
- Dave Warren - Self - Ethnohistorian, Santa Clara Pueblo
- Petuuche Gilbert - Self - Historian, Acoma Pueblo
Screenplay
Music: Michael Stearns
Editing: Matt Dibble
Production: Bullfrog Films, The Solstice Project
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments
Keywords
new mexico, astronomy, ancient civilization, mysterious, cosmic calendar, chaco, hopi, petroglyph, archaeology
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mystery of Chaco Canyon about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Mystery of Chaco Canyon?
- The Mystery of Chaco Canyon was directed by Anna Sofaer.
- Who stars in The Mystery of Chaco Canyon?
- The Mystery of Chaco Canyon stars Robert Redford, Paul Pino, John Stein, Mike Marshall, Rich Friedman, Anna Sofaer.
- How long is The Mystery of Chaco Canyon?
- The Mystery of Chaco Canyon has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Mystery of Chaco Canyon?
- The Mystery of Chaco Canyon is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Mystery of Chaco Canyon produced?
- The Mystery of Chaco Canyon was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Mystery of Chaco Canyon?
- The themes of The Mystery of Chaco Canyon include: Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments.