Taps Coogan – June 25th, 2021

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The following Sketchfab scan, from the John Toeppen, shows the ‘Mug House’ building complex at the Mesa Verde archeological site. The cliff dwelling complex is dated to 1100 to 1200 AD and was inhabited by the Anasazi tribe. The scan’s creator notes:

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 order to explore the site, we suggest clicking on the ‘Settings’ button at the bottom right of the screen (its the gear) and changing the navigation mode to ‘First Person.’ You can then move around using the arrow keys and the mouse.

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