The Chaco Culture refers to a significant prehistoric civilization that thrived in the northwestern region of present-day New Mexico from approximately AD 900 to 1150. This culture is best known for its impressive architectural achievements, including large stone buildings called great houses, which served as centers for trade, politics, and religion. The Chaco Canyon area features a complex network of roads connecting various communities, indicating a highly organized society. The Chacoans developed advanced agricultural techniques, utilizing irrigation to support their crops in the arid landscape. They also engaged in extensive trade, exchanging goods like pottery, turquoise, and shells with distant cultures. The decline of the Chaco Culture around the late 12th century is believed to be linked to environmental changes and