Structure 1211, aboveground kiva

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About this Structure

General Location

In the great tower complex.

Specific Location

7 m southeast of the great tower bi-wall structure.

Interpretive Type

Structure Use

Few data on which to base an interpretation of use, other than the kiva architectural style. This style suggests probable ritual use, but does not preclude domestic use.

Dating

Structure Dating

Abandonment

Prior excavation destroyed evidence of abandonment events.

Postabandonment

Structure was excavated and backfilled during a Western State College field school excavation in 1931.

Excavation Details

Excavation Details