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People of the Canyon:
A thousand years ago, a people archeologists called Sinagua lived in the San Francisco Peaks region. Rich volcanic soil nourished their crops of corn, beans, and squash.
When Sunset Crater erupted in AD 1065, its showers of hot ash drove the people away. Many Sinagua came to Walnut Canyon, south of the heavy ash fall. The canyon's natural alcoves made ready home sites. |