The Hopi believe their ancestors emerged as human beings from an earlier third world below. The Hopi have identified a large pictograph in the area as the Clan symbol for the Fire Clan. Other Hopi groups identify with the Flute, Snake, Butterfly, Parrot, Bear Strap, and Katsina clans. Members of these clans frequently return to visit sacred sites within the monument. Bear in mind that the Navajo Nation observes daylight savings time where as the rest of Arizona does not.
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The earliest Hisatsinom were small, wandering clans who lived off the land collecting roots and berries and stalking wild game. With time they learned how to plant corn, squash, and beans to produce food. Then they learned to form clay into pottery and how to build masonry walls from raw materials. Eventually some gathered into larger groups and formed these outstanding villages. It is the largest ruin in Arizona and in reportedly excellent condition.