Near Winslow in Navajo County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Vandalized Kiva

Homol'ovi II Archaeological Site

Photographed By James Hulse, November 2, 2021

1. Vandalized Kiva Marker

Inscription. Arizona State Parks preserved this vandalized kiva. It is the largest of the kivas in Homol'ovi II and measures 19.7 by 32.8 feet and is 6.6 feet deep. The pit near the south end of the structure is a hearth, and the small stone wall deflects and circulates fresh air coming in from under the bench. The large pit at the north end of the kiva may represent a sipapu, symbolic of the hole of emergence.

Erected by Arizona State Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 35° 5.112′ N, 110° 38.579′ W. Marker is near Winslow, Arizona, in Navajo County. Marker can be reached from Homolovi State Park Entrance Road, 5½ miles north of Arizona Route 87. The marker is located at the center of the archaeological site after a short walk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winslow AZ 86047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kiva - Underground House (a few steps from this marker); Nuvatukya'ovi (a few steps from this marker); Paayu (a few steps from this marker); Central Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Illegal Digging

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(within shouting distance of this marker); East Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Homol'ovi II (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Typical Room (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winslow.

Also see . . . Park History.

Homolovi State Park was established in response to public concern about the devastation of the Homolovi sites by illegal collectors of prehistoric artifacts. The damage to the sites peaked in the 1960s when a backhoe was being used at Homolovi II to dig through burials and kivas. The residents of Winslow and leaders of the Hopi people, supported by other people throughout the State, began to work to protect these sites. It was their dream that the entire area would become a State Park. Source: Arizona State Parks

(Submitted on December 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Vandalized Kiva and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 2, 2021

2. The Vandalized Kiva and Marker

The view of the Vandalized Kiva looking toward the north image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 2, 2021

3. The view of the Vandalized Kiva looking toward the north

The view of the Vandalized Kiva looking toward the south image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 2, 2021

4. The view of the Vandalized Kiva looking toward the south

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.