Mug House, Mesa Verde

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Unlike other archaeological sites in the park, this one has been undisturbed since its discovery and will never be fully excavated. Bones, tools, and impressions from ancient fireside corn cobs imbue the space with a sense of industry and life. But most notable are the beautiful black-and-white potsherds that appear ageless and still gleaming.

Mug House itself is one of the largest complexes at Mesa Verde, with 94 rooms and eight kivas (rooms used by Puebloans for religious rituals and political meetings), possibly housing up to 80 people at its height. In the 1920s, as well as the controversies of early explorers removing artifacts bound for museums and private collections all over the world. The intimacy of the small-group setting prompted lots of discussions about the mysteries and culture of the Ancient Puebloans. https://gearjunkie.com/outdoor/hiking/mesa-verde-national-park-mug-house

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