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Answer · Great houses of Chaco Canyon

Most timber came from closer sources, and long-distance hauling was exceptional.

Most timber came from closer sources, and long-distance hauling was exceptional.

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Where it stands

DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Ponderosa beams, the bulk of the timber, match nearby woodland signatures.

What would rule it out

  • Isotopic or ring-width sourcing of ponderosa beams to the distant ranges.

Evidence none for · 1 against

The questions it answers

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Most timber came from closer sources, and long-distance hauling was exceptional. [Answer ANS0D9KV6ST73W2]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D9KV6ST73W2
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