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Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado - 1989

Detailed Description

The kivas, which were unexcavated by Nordenskiöld, are now exposed. Fewkes did considerable repair of the tower, kivas, and other structures when he excavated the ruin in 1909. Paths for visitors have been added to facilitate access. (Bill Howard).

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.