Kiudsegud

Kiudsegud is a Pre-Columbian Era settlement located in modern-day Colorado, United States. The site, which translates to "Kiuda Gud" in the Ute language, is believed to have been inhabited by the Ute Native American tribe between the 15th and 19th centuries.

Excavations at the site have uncovered a cluster of multi-story dwellings made from adobe, as well as remains of two-dimensional kiva-like structures, which were likely used for ceremonial and social gatherings. The architecture of Kiudsegud bears a strong resemblance to other Ute settlements in the region, such as Mesa Verde and Hovenweep National Monument.

Kiudsegud is notable for its well-preserved state, with many original doorways, windows, and other features still intact. Archaeological evidence suggests that the site was occupied by a relatively small group of people, who subsisted on a diet of corn, beans, and game such as deer and rabbits.

Analysis of the site's remains has also shed light on the region's history of drought and climate change. Research has shown that the settlement's abandonment was likely due to a combination of factors, including declining rainfall and competition for resources with other Ute groups.

Kiudsegud currently remains a lesser-known site compared to other major Pre-Columbian settlements in the region, but its importance in understanding the daily lives and cultural practices of the Ute people makes it an important area of study for researchers and archaeologists. Further excavation and analysis are ongoing to gain a more comprehensive understanding of this site and its place within Ute Native American history.