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What is a kiva?

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What is a kiva?

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“Kiva” is a Hopi word meaning “ceremonial chamber.” Small round kivas were probably used by families or clans for meetings, ceremonies and ceremony preparation. “Great” Kivas like the reconstructed example at Aztec probably were for more communal activities and ceremonies.