In Search of the Old Ones: Exploring the Anasazi World of the Southwest

In Search of the Old Ones by David Roberts combines archaeology, adventure, and Southwestern history in an engaging exploration of the ancient peoples now commonly referred to as the Ancestral Puebloans. Travelling through the rugged canyons and desert landscapes of the Colorado Plateau, Roberts blends hands-on exploration with archaeological research and historical investigation.

The book examines how these communities lived, adapted to a harsh environment, and ultimately left many of their settlements centuries ago. Roberts also explores debates among archaeologists, including questions surrounding warfare, environmental pressures, migration, and controversial evidence of cannibalism.

Part travel adventure and part archaeological mystery, this is a fascinating choice for readers interested in Indigenous history, ancient cultures, archaeology, the American Southwest, and the mysteries of early North American civilizations.