What happened to the people who once lived at the archaeological sites in the canyons?
Contrary to popular portrayal, the people who lived at the archaeological sites did not “vanish.” Their descendants are still among us, comprising the Native American tribes that exist today. Through time, people respond to the social and environmental factors acting on them. When conditions in one location change for one reason or another, people move on to new locations or join with other groups. The Southwest has and continues to be very dynamic when it comes to human habitation.
