masonry wall is below the cliff. Photographed by William Henry Jackson. c. 1890 and 1900 that this drastic move was caused by a devastating drought in the southwest region. Published on Oct. 31, 2014. This modern-day image of Hovenweep is a good example of how the structures were built on rocky terrain. The rugged terrain and geographic features can be seen in this image showing how Hovenweep architecture was influenced by the terrain. This 28-minute video provides a detailed description and images from the Four Corners region and a discussion about the Ancestral Puebloan people, agriculture and water. The impressive construction on rocky terrain and the proximity of various structures is evident in this image. This map can be used to demonstrate the relationship and proximity between Hovenweep National Monument and other Ancestral Puebloan people living in the area. Stone dwellings with round and square walls are on a mesa top and under the cover of a rock. Ruined Fortress on the Hovenweep Pre-historic ruin, Ruin Canon, UT Square Tower Group, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT Prehistoric Ruins in Holly Canyon, CO Hovenweep National Monument, Colorado-Utah Hovenweep, Little Ruin Guide, NPS
page 17 Square Tower Group, Hovenweep Castle, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT Square Tower Group, Hovenweep Castle, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT Square Tower Group, Hovenweep Castle, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT Square Tower Group, Square Tower, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT Square Tower Group, Hovenweep Castle, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT Square Tower Group, Hovenweep House, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT View of central tower, Hovenweep Castle - Square Tower Group, Hovenweep Castle, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT. Historic American Buildings Survey, 1933. View of north wall, unit B - Square Tower Group, Hovenweep Castle, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT Survey number HABS UT-132-C. Historic American Buildings Survey, 1933. North elevation, Hovenweep Castle - Square Tower Group, Hovenweep Castle, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT. Historic American Buildings Survey, 1933. Closer view, southeast elevation - Square Tower Group, Square Tower, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT. Historic American Buildings Survey, 1933. View from south of unit C - Square Tower Group, Hovenweep Castle, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT. Historic American Buildings Survey, 1933. Southeast elevation - Square Tower Group, Hovenweep House, near park headquarters, Aneth, San Juan County, UT. Historic American Buildings Survey, 1933. Note the slots and doors of Hovenweep Castle. Some believe that they relate to a solar calendar. The structures at Hovenweep were constructed with precisely fit stones and set with mortar of sand, ash, clay and water. The Hovenweep Castle is positioned so that light comes through the openings at the sunset of the summer and winter solstice The towers have limited access and few windows. Peepholes are placed in the walls. The towers of Hovenweep are square, round and and each served a different purpose. Archaeologists Hovenweep House is located at the head of Little Ruin Canyon.