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198358 minPGdocumentary

The Sun Dagger

198358 minPGdocumentary

A celestial calendar created by the Anasazi over a thousand years ago was rediscovered by artist Anna Soafer in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.

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A celestial calendar created by the Anasazi over a thousand years ago was rediscovered by artist Anna Soafer in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.

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Albert Ihdedirector

Anna Sofaerwriter

Robert Redford

Robert Redfordcast

Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbellcast

Alfonso Ortiz

Alfonso Ortizcast

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Anna Soafer stands on a butte in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. She rediscovered a celestial calendar created by the Anasazi over a thousand years ago. The documentary details the calendar's design and its significance in tracking solar events. Chaco Canyon served as a vital hub for ancient cultures. The film runs for 58 minutes and was released in 1983.

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