The iconic multi-chambered tower complex that anchors the monument's main visitation area, showcasing exceptional D-shaped and cylindrical pueblo architecture from the 1200s-1300s. This centerpiece ruin demonstrates the engineering mastery and astronomical alignments of ancient Puebloan peoples.

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