NOVA — Season 1, Episode 13: The Mystery Of The Anasazi

Episode synopsis

Who were the people that built the first cities -- complete with apartment blocks -- in North America? They were the Anasazi Indians, who lived in the Southwest for some eight or nine thousand years and who then, in about 1300 AD, abruptly abandoned their cities and apparently disappeared. NOVA traces the steps of this ancient sophisticated culture.

About NOVA

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Making Of A Natural History Film
• E2Where Did the Colorado Go?
• E3Whales, Dolphins, and Men
• E4The Search For Life
• E5Last of the Cuiva
• E6Strange Sleep
• E7The Crab Nebula
• E8Bird Brain: The Mystery of Bird Navigation
• E9Are You Doing This for Me, Doctor?
• E10The First Signs Of Washoe
• E11The Case of the Midwife Toad
• E12Fusion: The Energy of Promise