A remarkable place that is not Aztec. The name came from some of the trade goods in the site from central Mexico found here. This is a very old dwelling with parts dating from 800-900. One of the most interesting features is a restored Kiva - one for clan use not just a family. It was restored by the original archeologist - who also used some of the site materials to build his house! The kiva was magnificent and it was impressive to see what a finished kiva may have looked like. Very different than the raw stones when the white plaster and polished wood is intact. We also were able to enter several sections of the site that were unchanged - original roof and walls unchanged for 1000 years.
Kiva exterior
Kiva interior windows are ground level
original unchanged room near back of the complex
Overview, Kiva on right, family kiva is the circle of stone left of the Grand Kiva.
Great signage. VC was the archeologist’s house built in 1919