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Chimney Rock and the Lunar Standstill Photo 2



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Blog: Chimney Rock and the Lunar Standstill
Date: August 25th 2008

The Chimney Rock Archaeology Area is an unusual Chaco Canyon influenced site located between Bayfield and Pagosa Springs in southwest Colorado. An unusual rock formation that is thought to have been helpful in astronomical observations may have played an important role in the history of this site. There are two short trails on the tour of the Chimney Rock area. Visitors sign in at the small vis ... read more


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