The Ancestral Pueblo people lived here from approximately 1150 CE to 1550 CE. They built homes carved from the volcanic tuff and planted crops in mesa top fields. Corn, beans, and squash were central to their diet, supplemented by native plants and meat from deer, rabbit, and squirrel. Domesticated turkeys were used for both their feathers and meat while dogs assisted in hunting and provided companionship. They moved on when the land couldn’t provide for them anymore. (Excerpt from the park’s pamphlet)
Drew climbing up the first ladder. This was a short one!
Yes, I’m holding on tight!
Made it up. Couldn’t stand so the Ancient Ancestral Publoans must have been short or they didn’t stand upright.
I made it up and am sitting inside!
The view from one of lodges.
Bill and Drew going up to the Long House.
It was a long way up the ladder to the Alcove House … and down but was so worth it.
So much to explore and learn.
Drew climbing up the first ladder. This was a short one!
Yes, I’m holding on tight!
Made it up. Couldn’t stand so the Ancient Ancestral Publoans must have been short or they didn’t stand upright.
I made it up and am sitting inside!
The view from one of lodges.
Bill and Drew going up to the Long House.
It was a long way up the ladder to the Alcove House … and down but was so worth it.
So much to explore and learn.
Looks amazing! Glad you held on to those ladders. While they look solid, they also look kinda long!
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