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Ancestral Puebloans

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Long ago, people lived in the desert.

Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde Park, Colorado, US (36).jpg
Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde Park, Colorado, US (36).jpg
They built homes in high cliffs. They made pretty bowls from clay. These homes are still here today. Can you find them on a map?

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Hovenweep in snow.jpg
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Hohokam, Ancestral Pueblo, and Mogollon...
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Ancestral Puebloan sites.png
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Pueblo Bonito Aerial.JPG
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Bandelier multi-story dwelling.jpg
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Mancos pitcher.jpg
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CasaRinconada.jpg
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Chaco Canyon Pueblo Bonito doorways NPS.jpg
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Cyark Mesa Verde Spruce.jpg

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