Anasazi Turquoise, Ancient Turquoise, Pueblo Bonito – The
Anasazi had trade routes that spanned the western part of North
and Mesoamerica. They traded ancient Turquoise for Parrots,
Seashells and other trade items brought from Mexico and
California by nomadic trade groups. The Anasazi had Turquoise
and copper mines that gave them valuable goods for trade.
Archaeologists have found Anasazi Turquoise and copper in Mexico
Ruins as well as Parrot Feathers and Seashells from the Gulf of
Mexico have been found in the Anasazi Ruins. The Anasazi culture
began in the Southwest in approximately 350 B.C. and it lasted
until about 1450 A.D. Anasazi people began hunting for and
mining Anasazi Turquoise as early as 200 B.C. Anasazi Indians
themselves worshiped Turquoise and believed it had great powers
for the human that were sent to this earth by the fathers of
creation. Turquoise had a major roll in all ceremonies and
prayer. Anasazi Medicine Men as well as healers throughout
Mesoamerica thrived on Turquoise and made eve