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| This view shows the multistory construction style of the West Ruin. One of the smaller kivas is in the foreground with square masonry construction in the background. Archeological investigations suggest that the community pueblo was used for many decades until deserted shortly after construction peaked around A. D. 1125 (Morris, 1880; Corbett, 1962). However, archeological studies suggest that the pueblo was unused for a period of time before the Mesa Verde-style construction was added in the 13th century. The reasons for the Chacoan-style cultural peoples departure are unclear, but may have involved social pressures caused by drought and associated regional conflicts (Cajete and Nichols, 2004; Benson, Petersen, and Stein, 2007). The community was reestablished in 1225 and refashioned with Mesa Verde style-construction. It was occupied for about another 50 years before the puebloan community at Aztec migrated elsewhere (Corbett, 1962; Cajete and Nichols, 2004). |
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