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Aztec Ruins National MonumentPark Ranger CJ took this photo of Aztec West back wall
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The meaning of unique green stripes along western walls at Aztec Ruins is a mystery. The greywacke stone was hauled from nearby quarries. We can only guess at reasons why ancient masons included it.

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Last Updated: March 04, 2008 at 14:14 EST