This unusual structure is located in a shallow cave in Fewkes Canyon,
only a short distance from Sun Temple. Like Sun Temple it exhibits a
symmetrical arrangement which indicates careful planning on the part of
the builders.
In the center of the open court is a large firepit, on either side of
which is a low rectangular crypt. At each end of the court stands a two
story structure. Originally most of the walls were covered with a white
plaster and on this a number of geometric and animal figures were
painted in red.
Few artifacts were found in Fire Temple at the time of excavation and
there was no indication that it had been used as a dwelling. Because of
this and the symmetrical arrangement it is considered to have been used
for ceremonies. The name, Fire Temple, is misleading for there is no
possibility of determining the nature of the ceremonies.
[Illustration: Fire Temple]