The Anasazi were a highly advanced indigenous group that lived in the Four Corners region of the Colorado Plateau, with major population centers in New Mexico and Arizona. They left behind many cultural artifacts that include pottery, textiles, jewelry, and hair combs.

Review the images in the Media Gallery below. As you do, think about how these images may be used as the basis for a photojournalism essay about the Anasazi. Then read the associated background essay and complete the worksheet included in the Support Materials.