We visit Sunset Crater Volcano which erupted about 1,000 years ago. The continuing lava flow caused an orange glow that reminded the indigenous people of a sunset and led to the volcano's name. This joins the Wupatki National Monument which includes Wupatki, Wukoki, Citadel Nalakihu and Lomaki Pueblos. These dwellings were built between 1100 and 1250 by the Sinagna (without water) people. They were all Ancestral Pueblos. We tour Wupatki and Wukoki and marvel at how these people were able to farm and live virtually "without water."
We return to old Rt. 66 and take an RV site at Black Barts in Flagstaff.
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| Sunset Crater Volcano |
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| Wupatki National Monument |
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| Petroglyph |
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| Ball Court |
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