Elder and Sister Roeth

Elder and Sister Roeth

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Pictures from Aztec Ruins - June 28, 2013

Once again I found my pictures to be much more plentiful than I could get into the regular post. Aztec Ruins was such a fascinating place to visit--about a 1/2 mile walk through history. The Great Kiva was rebuilt in the early 1900's by the man who originally excavated it using his notes and pictures. Well worth a visit!

Elder Roeth at Aztec Ruins


Ruins


Kiva at Aztec Ruins
 

Great Kiva


Ruins showing green layer of stonework

 
North Wall of Structure--longer than a football field!


High Threshold & Low Ceiling--watch your head!


Ceilings of Beams, Poles, Splints & Mud Provide Floor for Upper Stories


Inside Lower Rooms


Ruins


T-shaped Doorway


Ruins


More Ruins


Kiva with Timbers for Roof Support

 
Inside the Great Kiva--Ceilings were probably not this high


Inside Great Kiva Showing Ladders to Openings

 
T-doorway Leading to Series of Rooms


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