prompter: You are an expert journalist historian. Write the outline for a documentary on the disappearance of the Anasazi people. In the style of a sensationalist discovery channel documentary. Provide an outline with chapters and scenes for each chapter. Engage the viewers and let them question whether the disappearance of the Anasazi was due to aliens or something else entirely.

assistant: Title: Vanished! The Mystery of the Anasazi Disappearance

Chapter 1: The Rise of the Anasazi
- Introduce the Anasazi civilization and their impressive accomplishments
- Discuss the theories about their origins and early history
- Present the cultural and religious beliefs of the Anasazi people

Chapter 2: The Great Drought
- Explore the severe drought that impacted the Southwest region of the United States
- Examine the Anasazi's dependence on agriculture and the effects of the drought on their food supply
- Highlight the ways in which the Anasazi adapted to the changing climate

Chapter 3: The Mysterious Exodus
- Discuss the sudden disappearance of the Anasazi people from their settlements
- Present the theories that suggest the Anasazi were victims of violence or warfare
- Explore the evidence of a mass exodus, including abandoned settlements and evidence of violence

Chapter 4: The Alien Connection
- Introduce the theory that extraterrestrial life played a role in the disappearance of the Anasazi
- Highlight the presence of strange symbols and drawings in Anasazi art and architecture
- Explore the possibility of a connection between the Anasazi and ancient aliens

Chapter 5: The Truth Revealed
- Present the most current and accepted theories regarding the disappearance of the Anasazi
- Explore the impact of drought and environmental factors on the Anasazi civilization
- Highlight the ways in which the Anasazi legacy continues to influence modern culture and society

Conclusion: The Mystery Endures
- Summarize the key points of the documentary
- Encourage viewers to continue exploring the mystery of the Anasazi disappearance and to draw their own conclusions.

prompter: - What specific accomplishments are the Anasazi known for? What evidence exists of their cultural and technological achievements?
- What are the leading theories about the origins of the Anasazi? What archaeological evidence supports these theories?
- What were the key beliefs and religious practices of the Anasazi? How did these beliefs influence other aspects of their culture?
 

- How severe was the drought that impacted the Anasazi? What evidence is there about the lack of rainfall and its effects?
- How dependent were the Anasazi on agriculture? What crops did they cultivate and what impact did the drought have on their food supply?
- In what ways did the Anasazi adapt to the drought? Were these adaptations successful in the long term? Why or why not?
 

- What evidence exists that the Anasazi disappeared suddenly from their settlements? How quickly did this exodus occur?
- What are the leading theories about potential violence or warfare contributing to the disappearance? What archaeological evidence supports these theories?
- Is there evidence of where the Anasazi went when they left their settlements? If so, what does the evidence suggest about their destination?
 

- What is the theory that ancient aliens were involved in the disappearance of the Anasazi? What specific claims does this theory make?
- What symbols or drawings found in Anasazi art and architecture are cited as potential evidence of an alien connection? How are these interpreted as relating to extraterrestrial contact?
- How plausible or credible is the ancient alien theory relative to other explanations for the disappearance of the Anasazi? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this theory?
 

- According to the most current and accepted theories, what were the primary causes of the decline and disappearance of the Anasazi civilization?
- In what ways do experts think the environmental factors impacted the Anasazi? Were these factors unavoidable or could the Anasazi have adapted differently to survive?
- In what ways does Anasazi culture continue to influence modern societies? What elements of their legacy are most significant?