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| Kiva (KEE-vah) |
| This underground structure was originally covered by a roof made of wood and earth. It was used primarily for religious activities, but also served as a place where boys and young men were educated. Kivas are still used by many Pueblo men and women, and most assumptions about prehistoric uses are based on historic and modern information. In Pueblo Indian tradion, the spirits of their ancestors entered this world from a world below to join them in religious ceremonies. |
| Information from Southwest Parks and Monuments Association Tyounyi Trail Guide 10th printing 9/99 |
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