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iiif^' of the construction of a ty])ical kiva is espcciall}- important, as it 

 distinguishes clitt houses of the Mesa X'erde from those found else- 

 wliere in the Southwest as well as in foreign lands. 



Fig. 51. — Square Tower House excavated and repaired as seen from 

 the southwest. Photograph by Fred Jeep. 



Fig. 52.- — View of the Tower completely repaired. Photograph 

 by Fred Jeep. 



The kivas of Square Tower House are circular, suhterranean in 

 position, and entered by a hatchway. Each kiva has a fire hole F , 

 and near it an oj^ening^ in the floor called the sipapu. L. which is very 



