The Anasazi (Ancient Ones) were cliff-dwelling Native Americans. Ancestors to Pueblo Indians, they built their homes under protective rock overhangs.
This three-level building was home to six families. To the left is a grain tower.
This is a door. They were pretty small to keep out the elements.
This door is t-shaped to help elderly enter.
A ceremonial firepit
No, not what you think...it's a storage bin!
Pictographs...
A home with reconstructed balcony
Nice view from the upper floor
View from inside one of the homes
This three-level building was home to six families. To the left is a grain tower.
This is a door. They were pretty small to keep out the elements.
Pictographs...
Nice view from the upper floor
View from inside one of the homes
Wow, those are cool Sherri! If you move to Denver, we just might have to come for a visit...
ReplyDeleteLike Lisa said....
ReplyDeleteI could live in a place like that!!
Barbara
Uh... when did I say that? I said we would VISIT - I don't want to live in one of those houses! But the mountains.... warmer temperatures... hmmm..maybe!
ReplyDeleteI was just adding to what you said. I didn't mean to imply you said what I said.
ReplyDeleteBut look at the weather IN FEBRUARY!!!
I wonder if they need any chicken farmers there. Not likely.
If we move across the border then all the American history I am teaching my kids might actually be useful.