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Village Of Rio Puerco, Petrified Forest

by Arizona JonesAncient Ruins and Dwellings, National Parks March 28, 2021March 28, 2021No Comments

This is the Village of Rio Puerco, thought to have been settled by the Pueblo natives (Anasazi) from 1250 to 1380 A.D. It is believed that a series of droughts led them from scattered living to congregating in large pueblo communities, such as this. The Village is located near the banks of the Puerco River. …

Beautiful Trough Metate

by Arizona JonesArtifacts January 10, 2021January 10, 2021No Comments

Check out this beautiful Trough Metate! The accompanying grinding stone—known as a Mano—would have been a perfect fit for this specific Metate, and not a good fit for any other, thus, not interchangeable. While the Basin-type Metates I have shared previously (visit link below) were intended for single-hand use and grinding in a circular motion, …