The Petrified Forest National Park kiva site built by Ancestral Pueblo is a remarkable archaeological treasure located within the Puerco Pueblo complex. This site features three rectangular kivas, underground ceremonial chambers that were integral to the spiritual and communal life of the Ancestral Puebloans. Constructed around 1250 AD using local sandstone blocks, these kivas reflect … Read more
McCreery Pueblo, located within Petrified Forest National Park, is an archaeological site associated with the Ancestral Pueblo people. Believed to have been occupied during the Pueblo II and III periods (900-1300 CE), this site offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the American Southwest. Despite limited excavations, McCreery Pueblo remains an important part … Read more
Petrified Forest National Park is home to a remarkable collection of petroglyphs and pictographs, ancient rock art created by ancestral Puebloan people. These intricate designs, etched and painted on rock surfaces, offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives and cultures of those who inhabited this area thousands of years ago. From the famous Newspaper Rock … Read more