The Anasazi: What Happened During the 13th Century?

"Mystery of the Anasazi." Rocky Mountain Legends. July12, 2012. Accessed September 8, 2015.

The Anasazi, an ancient Native American civilization, was evolving steadily over the course of the 1st-12th centuries. They transitioned from hunting/gathering to agriculture, slowly improved ceramic techniques, building techniques, etc. However, during the 13th century something happened to the Anasazi that caused a massive and violent shift in Anasazi culture. Archaeological discoveries that can be dated back to that century show signs of extreme violence and even cannibalism. There are a few theories to try to piece together what caused this violence, but nobody knows for sure what happened to these people.