Pictured is the Central Kiva of Gran Quivira. This Kiva was the focal point of the surrounding village of more than 200 wedge-shaped rooms, and was used for more than 300 years after its construction.Galleries:Gran Quivira Ruins, Native American Rituals, Native AmericansKeywords:Gran Quivira, Kivas, Las Humanas, Salinas Pueblo Missions National
Monument, mission, pueblo, religious ceremoniesPhoto Location: Gran Quivira Ruins, 25 miles south of Mountainair, NMPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 02/19/2014Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIExposure Time: 0.008F Number: 18Original Dimensions: 5616×3744Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 34°15'34.99"N 106°5'30.78"WPicture Number: 26287
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