Formative Period

Formative is a term commonly applied by archaeologists to the ceramic periods of the Jornada Mogollon region and is commonly synonymous with the Jornada Mogollon culture. The Formative Period is typically defined by a change in ceramic forms and styles, as well as the adoption of agriculture at some sites. The Formative Period is broken down into Early Formative (200-1100 A.D.) and Late Formative (1100-1450 A.D.) Periods.