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Aztec Spring Ruin in the Montezuma X'alley will probably, in the 

 future, become of considerable popular interest, as the owner, 

 Mr. Van Kleeck, of Denver, has generously offered the site to the 

 Public Parks Service for permanent care by the United States Gov- 



FiG. 91. — Side view of painted clay drinking 

 vessel with hollow handle. Tempoal, Vera 

 Cruz. Courtesy of Drs. Adrian, Staub, and 

 Mr. Muir. 



ernment. In order to be in a position to give expert advice on the 

 desirability of accepting this generous oft"er. Dr. Fewkes revisited 

 Aztec Spring Ruin and reports that it is not only one of the largest 

 and most typical prehistoric villages of the Montezuma A'alley, but 

 also recommends that it be excavated and rc])aired. 



