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"Though it may
appear isolated, the ancestral Puebloan population at Cutthroat Castle was
quite large. Natural resources in the area, particularly the forest of
piñon and juniper trees, provided the Puebloans with a variety of useful
materials. Piñon seeds were a food source rich in calories and protein.
Piñon sap or pitch was used as a waterproof sealant for baskets. Shredded
juniper bark was used for clothing and sandals. Trees were burned in fires
and used as building materials. In fact, by counting the tree rings
present in structural timbers, archeologists can determine exactly when
these sites were built." -
NPS
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