The Ancient Sky-Watchers, an Introduction

For our ancestors, the sky served as a tool for timekeeping, navigation, and surveying. This tradition, rich with astronomical significance, can be found in ancient sites such as New Grange, Stonehenge, and throughout the New World. Join us at the Four Seasons Resort, nestled in the dark skies of the Sangre de Cristo foothills, for a stargazing experience like no other. Participants will learn about the skywatching traditions of the Ancestral Puebloan cultures of the Southwest, including Chaco, Mesa Verde, and Bandelier, as well as those of the Mogollon and Hohokam peoples. We'll also explore the connections between the ancient sky-watchers and the later Pueblo cultures of the Rio Grande and Santa Fe River valleys. The evening concludes with a fireside discussion to reflect on these ancient practices.