Jesse Walter Fewkes
Jesse Walter Fewkes (1850-1930) was a prominent American ethnologist and archaeologist. As the Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology, he dedicated his career to studying the indigenous cultures of the American Southwest, particularly the Pueblo peoples. His work focused on documenting and interpreting their ancient architecture, rituals, and material culture, contributing significantly to the understanding of North American prehistory.
This comprehensive archaeological report by J. Walter Fewkes, published in 1919, details the prehistoric Native American ruins found in southwestern Colorado and adjacent regions. Fewkes meticulously classifies various architectural forms, including villages, cliff-dwellings, and mysterious towers, offering insights into their construction techniques and possible functions. The book argues for an indigenous origin of the Pueblo culture in the San Juan Basin, distinguishing it from Mesoamerican influences. It serves as a foundational text for understanding the complex ancient societies of the American Southwest.
本次「光之對談」中，書婭穿越時空，與著名考古學家J. Walter Fewkes博士進行了一場深度對話，探討其著作《Prehistoric villages, castles, and towers of southwestern Colorado》的核心觀點。對談聚焦於西南普韋布洛文化的建築分類（單元類型、純粹類型）、高塔的謎團與多重可能用途，以及 Fewkes 博士關於普韋布洛文化起源的「自生自發」論。對話中穿插了對古老遺跡的感官描寫與詩意和聲，深入揭示了史前社會的演變與研究的挑戰。
Jesse Walter Fewkes
Jesse Walter Fewkes (1850-1930) was a prominent American ethnologist and archaeologist. As the Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology, he dedicated his career to studying the indigenous cultures of the American Southwest, particularly the Pueblo peoples. His work focused on documenting and interpreting their ancient architecture, rituals, and material culture, contributing significantly to the understanding of North American prehistory.
This comprehensive archaeological report by J. Walter Fewkes, published in 1919, details the prehistoric Native American ruins found in southwestern Colorado and adjacent regions. Fewkes meticulously classifies various architectural forms, including villages, cliff-dwellings, and mysterious towers, offering insights into their construction techniques and possible functions. The book argues for an indigenous origin of the Pueblo culture in the San Juan Basin, distinguishing it from Mesoamerican influences. It serves as a foundational text for understanding the complex ancient societies of the American Southwest.