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The Mystery of Chaco Canyon

The Mystery of Chaco Canyon

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Monday, May 17, 2021
1300 - 1400 ET
HD05

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Join us to uncover the mystery! Discover the story of the northwest New Mexico site, perhaps the only site in the world constructed in an elaborate pattern that mirrors the yearly cycle of the sun and the 19-year cycle of the moon. Narrated by Robert Redford. The Mystery of Chaco Canyon airs at XX on XX. (photo/link)

How did an ancient civilization, with no known written language, arrange its buildings into a virtual celestial calendar, spanning an area roughly the size of Ohio? A new explanation of the mystery is emerging. Watch to uncover the secrets on The Mystery of Chaco Canyon, airing on XX at XX. (photo/link)

Chaco Canyon in northern New Mexico was once thought to be an ancient trading center, but then archaeologists began to uncover its celestial connection, with extraordinary astronomical alignments. Uncover the secrets on XX at XX on The Mystery of Chaco Canyon. (photo/link)

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A new explanation of the mystery is emerging. Learn about Chaco Canyon, perhaps the only site in the world constructed in an elaborate pattern that mirrors the yearly cycle of the sun and the 19-year cycle of the moon. Watch The Mystery of Chaco Canyon on XX at XX. (photo)

How did an ancient civilization, w/ no known written language, arrange its buildings into a virtual celestial calendar, spanning an area roughly the size of Ohio? Watch The Mystery of Chaco Canyon on XX at XX. (photo)

Join us for the newly remastered film uncovering the secrets of Chaco Canyon, perhaps the only ancient site in the world that mirrors the yearly cycle of the sun & the 19yr cycle of the moon. Narrated by Robert Redford. Watch the Mystery of Chaco Canyon on XX at XX. (photo)

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Promotional Contact:
Michael Privett
New Mexico PBS Marketing Manager
(505) 277-1230
mprivett@nmpbs.org

Press Contact:
Evy Todd
New Mexico PBS Publicist
(505) 277-1218
etodd@nmpbs.org

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Casa Rinconada

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Del Arroyo Lightning

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Penasco Blanco Moon

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Pueblo Bonito Winter

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Pueblo Pintado Pano

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