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This presentation may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been explicitly approved by the copyright owner. I am making this in order to raise awareness of a rich cultural heritage site as a project for a class at Cascadia College. I believe this constitutes a "fair use" of this copyrighted material according to Title 17 in Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

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The best measures that can be taken by regular citizens to preserve this site is to take care of the buildings and archaelogical sites by not vandalizing them, and to respect the surrounding nature the by following the seven principles of Leave No Trace. Furthermore, efforts made by a Archaeological Site Conservation Program strive to preserve knowledge of the site as well as the traditions of Pueblo Culture have been ongoing since 1994.

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"Mesa Verde National Park." UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Accessed August 21, 2016. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/27/.

"The Leave No Trace Seven Principles." Leave No Trace Foundation. Accessed August 21, 2016. https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles.
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http://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/mesa-verde-national-park

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Kivas were a distinct type of building found in many Pueblo settlements. Used for many purposes ranging from religious and social gatherings to political disputes, Kivas appeared in Chaco architecture for nearly 1500 years. Kivas usually consisted of a deep circle dug underground, with benches encircling a center fire. As time passed, the method of building these became increasingly complex, moving from simple earthen walls to stone walls with beam supports. The occurrence of Kivas serves as a great way to observe the progress of Pueblos' use of masonry as well as their gradual association with spirituality.

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"Complex Societies of North America" The Human Past, edited by Chris Scarre, 695. 3rd ed. London: Thames and Hudson.

"The Pueblo II Period: A.D. 900 to 1150." Pueblo II Housing: The First Kivas. Accessed August 21, 2016. https://www.crowcanyon.org/EducationProducts/peoples_mesa_verde/pueblo_II_housing.asp.
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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mesa_Verde_National_Park_Early_Kiva_2006_09_12.jpg

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The majority of the dangers presented to the national park are due to both natural factors and human negligence. An increase in wildefires and erosion pose an imminent threat to many of the culturally significant buildings scattered throughout the park. Not to mention the careless neglection such as littering caused by visitors.

Sources:
"Mesa Verde National Park." UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Accessed August 21, 2016.
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http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130702/NEWS01/130709938/Wildfire-burns-at-Mesa-Verde-National-Park

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The history of Pueblo culture serves as a great example of the cultural and technological progress that was going on between 750 and 1150 AD. The appearance of pottery between 100 and 400 AD marks the beginning of efficient storage and the prominence of economically autonomous households. Aside from these technological advancements, The Pueblo culture was also caught during a time of social and spiritual enlightenment. These socially complex societies with their increased free time gradually began to have religious and social events, many happening in Kivas, which were a unique community building of the Pueblo Indians. By having the opportunities to experience the site at which these people lived and thrived, we can further expand our connections to human ancestry and the unique traditions that emerged within different ancient cultures.

Source:
"Complex Societies of North America" The Human Past, edited by Chris Scarre, 695. 3rd ed. London: Thames and Hudson.

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http://www.basicplanet.com/mesa-verde-national-park/

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Located in southwesern Colorado, the name of this National Park literally translates into "green table", and besides being a beautiful wildlife area with fascinating cliff-rock alcoves, also serves as a treasure trove of cultural artifacts and heritage of Pueblo culture.

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"Mesa Verde National Park - National Geographic." National Geographic. Accessed August 21, 2016. http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/mesa-verde-national-park/.
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http://www.visitmesaverde.com/mesa-verde-area-maps.aspx