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Acoma, the Sky City

Acoma, the Sky City

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ISBN10: 1025256611
ISBN13: 9781025256610
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.59
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Acoma, the Sky City offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in North America. Located atop a steep-walled sandstone mesa in New Mexico, the Acoma Pueblo-known as the Sky City-serves as a focal point for understanding the endurance and spiritual depth of the Puebloan peoples. William T. Sedgwick provides a detailed historical and ethnological account, tracing the origins of the Acoma people from their ancestral roots to their interactions with Spanish explorers and missionaries.

The narrative delves into the cultural traditions, social structures, and architectural wonders of the mesa-top community. By examining the complex relationship between the inhabitants and their unique geological environment, the work highlights the resilience of a civilization that has maintained its identity through centuries of external pressures. Readers will discover insights into the religious ceremonies, governance, and daily lives of the Acoma, making this an essential volume for those interested in Native American history, Southwestern anthropology, and the enduring legacy of indigenous cultures in the United States.

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