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GISELA RUINS IN GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA

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These ruins are a hilltop fortification near the town of Gisela, Arizona. Thought to be left behind by the ancient Salado People. The ruins are composed of a main circle surrounded by quite a few individual rooms.
This is a common configuration for Southwestern native societies, with daily activities occurring in a central, communal area and rooms being primarily used for sleep and storage.
Many of the walls are still at chest height. The location seemed to be a good choice, with a commanding view of the surrounding area and an accessible water source.
This ruin was made even more exciting by the discovery of a grinding stone among the rooms.
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