Cochise

Refers to an ancient North American Indian style and culture that existed from around 7,000 BCE to around the beginning of the Current Era. It was found in the area of modern Arizona and New Mexico, and is named for artifacts found near the ancient Lake Cochise, which is now a dry desert basin. It is characterized by adaptations made for life in the desert, contrasting with contemporary cultures that subsisted largely by big-game hunting. It is generally considered to have strongly influenced subsequent cultural development in the Southwest United States.