Tracking the Lost Mogollon Across the Ancient Southwest – A Short Documentary

The archaeological record contains clues about a group of people who moved around the ancient Southwest making beautiful red ware pottery. Can we track these "Lost Mogollon" based on the pottery they left behind? Follow me as I take you on a whirlwind tour around the American Southwest to look at the clues related to these people and their stunning pottery.

0:00 San Pedro River
3:14 Alkali Ridge
5:00 Edge of the Cedars
8:20 Reeve Ruin
10:55 Reasons Why They Returned
12:23 Conclusion

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46 thoughts on “Tracking the Lost Mogollon Across the Ancient Southwest – A Short Documentary”

  1. Angela Dazlich

    Loved this one, Andy. Such a pleasure to learn about it.

  2. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

    My last video of 2020. 44 videos made, 12 pots made, 15 different clay sources shown, 14 ancient ruins visited, 3 pigment mineral locations, 34 different remote locations across 3 states. I feel that I have made the most of this year despite the obstacles. Looking forward to even better 2021!

    1. J Roberts

      Congrats! U have definetly opened eyes and helped hands.. Muchas Gracias Amigo.. Hasta

    2. Marc Smelser

      Somehow I missed this video. You sure did make it to a lot of places in 2020. Very informative!!! I have been meaning to purchase “Mud Puzzles” for a while. In the next 10 minutes that’s gonna happen!!!

  3. Christopher Neely, aka GOAT TMOD Pors Lynn Throne

    I like your style of presenting. Many people can talk for 15 minutes and say virtually nothing. My grandad would say, “They crammed 10 minutes worth of material into a 45 minute lecture.” You have the information with solid, educated opinions: founded in literal hands-on research. I’m sure the PhD’s on the subject(s) would call you a Citizen Scientist. May your horizons continue to expand in the coming year.

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      Wow, thank you! So humbled at your kind words.l

  4. runtt21

    This was a great video . I think it would be a good idea to mix in a few more like it with your regular videos.

    1. runtt21

      @Andy Ward’s Ancient Pottery Yes, they are both really good.

  5. William Warner

    Excellent as always! Your production values hit the flattening high end of the asymptote curve a while ago, but continue to improve. Keep up the good work!!

  6. llanitedave

    True or not (and it certainly sounds plausible) it’s a story with a sweep and vision as grand as anything Jean Auel could have conjured. Great video. I’ll be looking into your book as well.

  7. MrMbuckingham

    Thanks for taking the time to tell this tale. Really well presented and interesting.

  8. Renewed Rewilder

    I love this! Thank you for piecing it all together and then sharing it with us!

  9. Interesting video, well presented with good production. I really like seeing examples of pottery from different groups.

  10. Joshua Bradshaw

    I really enjoyed this video. This is one of your best.The information you present in your videos are priceless. Keep up the good work:)

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      Thank you so much, I am trying my best and getting better I feel.

  11. Becques Southern Arizona Explorations

    Great theory. I have been to many of these sites and this presentation really ties it in together.

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      Thanks, it’s good to hear from someone familiar with these sites.

  12. Cunty LugnutS

    Thank you so much for making this. I’m about to start researching for an essay on ancient Celtic pottery on the Scottish islands and this was a nice insight. I’ll check your book out.

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      Great, I love ancient British pottery.

  13. Mr_n3w_ 3ra

    I have a question. Have any artifacts such as statues been discovered in this area?

  14. Day Castel

    Love it!
    Had my attention the entire time I would really enjoy more videos like this one
    Your story telling and writing are spellbinding and spectacular.

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      Thank you. I am planning more like this right now.

  15. Spencer Barton

    It’s so cool to piece stories like this together! We know so little about our past

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      Yes, and many of the answers are kind of beyond the grasp of traditional archaeology.

  16. Richard Miller

    I’d like to know what the weather was like in their day. Gardens full of beans, squash and corn would need plenty of water, and care.
    Did a weather pattern change forcing them to move?

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      Archaeologists always say that the weather was very similar in those days, but I sometimes wonder the same thing.

  17. Richard Miller

    I’ve been watching Archaeology Southwest following their cannibalism theory. That may be the reason for the cliff dwellings and moving. They suggested their is a lot of the past buried under Phoenix and other large cities.
    Very interesting connection . Your theory helps us to understand.

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      I have not heard Archaeology Southwest talk about cannibalism before, but I am familiar with some of the Anasazi cannibalism evidence. And you are right on here, that is one way that people were being terrified into obedience back in those days. These lost Mogollon wanted no part in that system.

  18. Jim Jr44

    Today, the first time I’ve seen your videos. Congrats! Very interesting. On thought comes to mind. Your conclusions, since you are not a trained archeologist (I could be very wrong here, my apologies if you are) might not be accepted for some time. I remember that.a meteorologist came up with plate tectonics and geologists shunned that idea for decades. Thanks again, cheers and blessings, Jim

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      You are correct, I am not an archaeologist. That is why I can put out ideas like this in videos, blog posts and self published books, because I am not worried about having a paper published. My biggest concern is having my ideas stolen so I put them out there in very public ways like this, then if anyone steals my ideas I can always point to the video and say “I had this idea first”. Thanks!

  19. van horn

    Very much enjoyed this video 👍
    So many archeologists seem to try and be “politically correct ” and the narrative gets frustrating… I totally agree with your simple and forthright presentation… really enjoyed it

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      Thank you so much. It seems to me that many things these days, archaeology and history among them, are overly complicated.

  20. Monte Begaye

    I have great respect for your knowledge of people who have been involved with mother earth. I am Navajo. The way you explain and say possible this might have happened. Caucasian say this is how it happened. They were not there. Our way of life is disappearing. We have finally been integrated. Sad but true.

    1. Andy Ward's Ancient Pottery

      Yes, you can see it everywhere, on the rez and in small rural American towns. Popular culture is grabbing young people and destroying traditions all over the world. Sad but true, Thank you for watching and commenting.

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