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March 2000 In the late 11th century, influence from Chaco Canyon, 45 miles south of here, began to be felt at this site and at nearby Aztec Ruins National Monument. The Chacoans abandoned this large and well-built masonry pueblo by 1150, and shortly thereafter, Mesa Verde people reoccupied it for approximately fifty years. Salmon Ruin is named for George Salmon who homesteaded the property in the late 1800's. His family protected the ruin from vandals and treasure hunters for more than 90 years. Photographs 1 2 |
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