Walnut Canyon National Monument

 The Sinagua were active traders whose influence reached far beyond northern Arizona, extending to the Gulf of Mexico and even into Central America. They built their homes tucked beneath limestone ledges deep within the 350-foot canyon about 1125 and 1250.  These cliff dwellings were modest in size but well-designed—large enough for cooking, sleeping, and daily life. The Sinagua farmed along the canyon rim, growing staples like beans, squash, and corn. Their diet was supplemented by wild plants such as nuts and berries, as well as game like deer and bighorn sheep.  Around 1250 AD, the Sinagua mysteriously left Walnut Canyon. While no single explanation is certain, theories include drought, resource depletion, or migration to join other nearby cultures.

Imagine climbing to the rim to obtain your food and descending

 into the canyon for water.

Think about children running around and playing. 

How dangerous was that

Not everyone lived down in the canyon

Pit house

Pit house construction