They liked round structures. Well, so do Christians and Muslims. Probably some superstition behind the lack of corners.
Chaco Canyon seems to have had different phases, moving from self-sufficient communities to to an administratine and religious center dependent on the surrounding pueblos (ie: Aztec) Anyone who can make the trip should, visiting the surrounding sites and at least Zuni Pueblo. IMO it is rivaled only by the Mound Builders in USA cultures.