Illustration
The pictograph of a star potentially depicts a supernova event and is located at Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, USA. Created c. 1054 CE.
About the Author
A lover of the perspective gained through exposure to the past, I have studied and visited sites in Africa, Latin America, East Asia, and the Mediterranean. I strive to make what I learn accessible to inspire this passion in others and improve education.
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APA Style
Oswald, B. (2018, June 27). Supernova Pictograph, Chaco Canyon. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8969/supernova-pictograph-chaco-canyon/
Chicago Style
Oswald, Benjamin. "Supernova Pictograph, Chaco Canyon." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 27, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8969/supernova-pictograph-chaco-canyon/.
MLA Style
Oswald, Benjamin. "Supernova Pictograph, Chaco Canyon." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 27 Jun 2018. Web. 18 Apr 2024.
