Between 1931 and 1939, the University of Arizona initiated an excavation team of the ruins and found over a dozen types of pottery as well as a cache of shell jewelry.
Overall, the National Historic Landmark is in good condition as a result of a three-year program of wall stabilization.
Native plant species will be planted along the banks of this drainage in order to stabilize the soil and prevent further erosion. The northwest walls of Kinishba, which are affected by this entrenched drainage, were scheduled for stabilization in 2006.
Vandalism has dropped off noticeably, due to increased patrols by tribal police. The natural drainage that bounds the northwestern side of Kinishba has been re-routed in order prevent further erosional damage to the site.
To reach the ruins from Whiteriver, go 6 miles southwest on the highway, turn right on dirt road and the ruins will be 2 miles back.
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Kinishba is Apache for "Brown House." Two large pueblos were built by indians between the years of 1232 and 1320 A.D.
The culture of the inhabitants represented a blend of Mogollon and Anasazi ancestry from the Little Colorado, central Gila and Salt rivers.
The village was abandoned about 1350 A.D. possibly due to a lack of available water.
The culture of the inhabitants represented a blend of Mogollon and Anasazi ancestry from the Little Colorado, central Gila and Salt rivers.
The village was abandoned about 1350 A.D. possibly due to a lack of available water.
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