[Aztlan] Mogollon site uncovered at White Sands

[michael ruggeri]

Listeros,

Jornada Mogollon artifacts have been uncovered at the White Sands  
missile range in New Mexico. The finds are described as significant  
because the evidence shows the Jornada Mogollon occupied the site  
twice; once in 1150 CE and then again from 1250-1350 CE. Three  
pithouses used by the Mogollon during the Dona Ana Phase have been  
uncovered and then later shelters of brush during the 2nd occupation  
were found. The Mogollon lived in the area from 1100-1450 CE. When the  
growing season ended, they moved to temporary shelters closer to the  
mountains where there was wood for fires, animals to hunt and plants  
to forage. It is believed that there are hundreds of sites along the  
Organ mountain range. More pottery of a certain type have been found  
at the site than any other site uncovered so far.

The Las Cruces Sun-News has the story here;
http://www.lcsun-news.com/ci_12616344

Mike Ruggeri


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