Though the large alcove below was filled with Puebloan construction, there is no evidence of habitation there. Its central pit, too large for domestic cook fires, held layer upon layer of ashes, and the place’s size and carefully crafted, symmetrical features suggest community-wide ceremonial gatherings. To the right, New Fire House, a split-level village, made efficient use of natural ledges despite lacking the alcove expanse of Cliff Palace or Oak Tree House. A hand and toe trail connected its two levels, and there must also have been a ladder. The upper ledge supported 13 rooms and a set of three grinding bins, while the lower level had 7 rooms and three kivas. Originally the walls were covered with human, animal, and geometric figures painted red on white plaster, like designs used by present-day Hopi Indians in their seasonal ceremonies.