The Bioarchaeology of the Pithouse to Pueblo Transition in the Northern Rio Grande

A bioarchaeological study of Ancestral Pueblo populations in the northern Rio Grande region, including Taos Pueblo, reveals distinct community profiles marked by similarities and local variations. These differences are linked to dietary resources, mobility patterns, population growth, and social stress during the Pithouse to Pueblo transition (AD 600-1600). Seasonal food shortages and subsistence practices significantly influenced population density and community integration, highlighting the complex interplay between environmental conditions and human adaptation.

Akins, N. J., Palkovich, A. M., Whitley, C. B., & Larsen, C. S. (2025). The Bioarchaeology of the Pithouse to Pueblo Transition in the Northern Rio Grande. Bioarchaeology of the Southwest, 265–291. https://doi.org/10.5744/florida/9781683405122.003.0007