Casa Riconada great kiva seen from main (S) entrance, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico: shows N entrance with hidden entrance below for magical appearances.
Interior of Casa Riconada great kiva seen from the main (S) entrance, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico: shows N entrance with hidden entrance (for magical appearances) below, central firebox, two floor vaults (foot drums/ritual sprouting beds), two of the circular pits which held the four ponderosa pine pillars supporting the roof, the encircling masonry bench with secondary bench on the E (R) and some of the 28 wall niches. Built around AD1100, aligned to celestial N, and with a diameter of c 20m (63+ft) this is one of the largest great kivas in the Southwest: an imposing subterranean structure for religious, ceremonial and other community activities.
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Location: Casa Rinconada Great Kiva, Chaco Canyon, Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico, USA
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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