BRIDGING DIGITAL AND ANALOG DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ANCIENT PUEBLOAN SITES

Abstract. The Four Corners region, where Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona meet, is the location of one most significant archaeological sites in United States, Lowry Pueblo Canyon Ancients National Monument. This case study examines two aspects documentation process for Pueblo. First, a collaborative model multiple stakeholders dedicated to an integrated digital analog approach. Second, method determining how techniques were used from site preparation final submittal Historic Architectural Building Survey (HABS) drawings Library Congress. approach part strategy informed by predicted future human impacts on these rare ancient resources fulfilling unique tribal request minimally impactful management. allows natural erosional processes continue unabated at less visited remote “backcountry” cultural sites, proactive stabilization occur heavily publicly accessible "front country" areas. combined methods allowed creation highly detailed models, applications, nuanced, aesthetic HABS stunning 1,000-year-old resources. outcomes contribute decision making analysis, assessment, resource interpretation, archiving, dissemination information public benefit, while deepening understanding history people that inhabited land.