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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
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The 'Big House' at Casa Grande Ruins circa 1900.  

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An estimated six million pounds of caliche were used in the construction of the Casa Grande. Caliche is a naturally occurring soil consisting of clay, sand and calcium carbonate found in the deserts of the southwest.

Last Updated: September 21, 2006 at 10:45 EST