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Corner doorway at Aztec West  

Did You Know?
Doorways through corner room joints are not structurally sound. Yet, three North-facing corner doors at Aztec Ruins have stood for over 800 years. Why did ancient builders include these features in their design?

Last Updated: April 18, 2008 at 14:54 EST