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Mortar
 photograph of mortar in Lower Cliff Dwelling

Mortars (the hole) and pestles (grinding stone) are still being used today to grind up grain, spices, etc. This one is not very practical, since you must put your hand inside the hole to remove what you were grinding.

This mortar is in the back of the Lower Cliff Dwelling. To learn more, check out our Lower Cliff Dwelling Virtual Tour, Lower Cliff Dwelling page, and Lower Cliff Dwelling Floor Plan.

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