Alkali Ridge, Archaeological landmark in San Juan County, United States.
The site contains numerous ceramics, pottery pieces, and remains of a village spanning 240 by 500 feet in the Utah desert landscape.
Between 1932 and 1934, archaeologist John O. Brew conducted excavations that revealed transitions from pit dwellings to surface homes during 700-1150 CE periods.
The settlement includes 185 residential units arranged in four rows, plus ceremonial kivas that served as gathering spaces for the Ancestral Pueblo community.
Located near Blanding, the archaeological site maintains an average density of 200 preserved ancient structures and artifacts per square mile.
Chemical analysis of ceramics from Site 13 detected cacao residue, indicating trade connections between this settlement and distant Mesoamerican communities.
Location: San Juan County
GPS coordinates: 37.73004,-109.41280
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:44
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