(nr Pleasant View CO)
Lowry Pueblo National Historic Landmark ruins are in the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. The monument covers 176,056 acres in southwestern Colorado; including most of Hovenweep. It preserves the largest concentration of archeological sites in the USA.
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This Ancestral Puebloan village contained 40 rooms as high as 3 stories, 8 small kivas, and a Great Kiva. It was constructed over older pit houses, so the site was inhabited before 1090 AD when the stone structure was believed to have been built.
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These natives were hunters and farmers that grew beans, corn, and squash, raised turkeys, and made pottery. This pueblo was probably a community center for surrounding settlements who gathered there for celebrations, trade, and religious ceremonies.
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It was an interesting place, and worthy of a visit if you’re traveling in the area. There were picnic tables and pit toilets so you could linger. I chose to move on to a boondocking camp in the mountains.
Camp: San Juan NF-Madden Peak boondock
Scene: Ruins, history
Also see: Hovenweep
More WOW for me. Thank you AGAIN. Keep warm.
I’m always intrigued by these ancient ruins.
Thanks. That a very interesting area read and great pix.
I appreciate your comment Rich. Thanks!
Thanks! I’ve never seen these…did see signs for Hovenweep, but never went. Now I want to go. I enjoyed Puye and Pueblo Bonito and other sites, but missed this one!! All a long time ago now. Maybe I will go again…..
Hovenweep is way more impressive. Go if you get a chance.