Mortarfied [Hovenweep]

So we have to amend an earlier posting. Turns out there has been more structure stabilization here than we previously believed. At Cajon they used concrete in the 1950s but with poor results. One of the rangers took us down to a ledge below the surface pueblo to show us how techniques have changed. Also got to see some additional rock art. Bottom line is Hovenweep is still one of the best preserved collection of pueblos. Most of the iconic sites like Chaco and Mesa Verde have been extensively restored. Czytaj więcej