Yet More Mesa Verde Pics
A cloud's shadow over the cliff face.
Stacked stones are common in the Southwest. Sometimes they occur naturally, with the rest of the rock eroding away around the stones. In other cases, they have obviously been stacked by a person. I don't really know what the significance is, though I know that sometimes the little piles of stone mark an otherwise unmarked trail.
Once, a tree. Now, charcoal.
More dramatically dead trees. Can you tell I like these?
A view down into the canyon. It's hard to tell a sense of scale from this picture, I think. It's huge, but it all blends together at a distance.
It's easy to see how the Ancient Puebloans got the idea of building their home here. With the natural overhangs everywhere along the canyon wall, it must have seemed like the place was made for them.
It's broken. We should send it back.
More ruins.
"You think we could hold this wall up if it decides to fall down the rest of the way, Hank?" "Not really, Fred."
Some pottery shards and corn cobs. Yes, it's an ancient trash pit.
Another kiva. You can see where the fire pit is, bottom center, though it's full of dirt.
Who needs Stairmaster?
I have about two more posts of these, so I hope you're not bored of them, yet!
Comments
I never get sick of these. The dead trees have a cute kind of sad look to them - I love it, especially the black ones. The fire pit and stones are so intriguing especially from an anthropological and geological perspective. Mystery.
I know some Native Americans stack stones in New England (especially at the end of stone walls) as prayer sites, some represent a turtle / Earth.
Sounds strange, but I also appreciate that you don't select the huge setting for the photos - I get overwhelmed with the Extra-Large pics when I'm trying to scan my 'hood (look more tasteful this way too)