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Today’s Photo: Pecked Steps on Comb Ridge
We came across these pecked steps on the way back down from “The Procession Panel” near the crest of Comb Ridge, San Juan County, Utah.
Today’s Photo: Circular granary in Canyonlands National Park
One of the ancient structures located in the Salt Creek Archaeological District, in Canyonlands National Park.
Granaries in Lower Grand Gulch, Utah
A pair of granaries above the trail in the Grand Gulch Primitive Area, in San Juan County, Utah.
Posted in Ancient American Southwest, Archaeology
Tagged Anasazi, archaeology, BLM Primitive Area, Granary, Grand Gulch, Utah Archaeology
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A Quick Look at Mesa Verde National Park
Managed by the National Park Service, Mesa Verde is situated on top of Chapin Mesa in southwest Colorado, just thirty miles from Cortez on Hwy 160. The road to the park, and all interior roads open to the public, are … Continue reading
Possible UT state park closures, including Edge of the Cedars!
Unfortunately the bulk of the article is spent focusing on the potential loss of a golf course. The Edge of the Cedars Museum in Blanding has one of the largest collections of ancient Puebloan artifacts anywhere, and a stabilized Chacoan … Continue reading
Pining for Chaco Canyon
Situated in a dry, isolated canyon in northeastern New Mexico, Chaco Culture National Historic Park is both a destination for those seeking solitude (unlike other, more “accessible” National Parks, according to the NPS Chaco only sees around 45,000 visitors annually) … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient American Southwest, Chaco Culture, Prehistoric America
Tagged Anasazi, ancient, archaeology, Chaco Canyon, Chacoan, great house, kiva, New Mexico, petroglyph, pictograph, Utah
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A Southwest Archaeology reading list..
I will probably never own a ”digital reader” or “wireless reading device”. I love books too much to ever consider trading in the feel of a real one in my hands for the technological convenience of having hundreds of books downloaded onto … Continue reading
Homolovi Ruins at risk
WINSLOW — Wandering across her parents' cattle ranch in the 1950s, Georgia Nagel often found pottery shards, petroglyphs and other remnants of an ancient Anasazi village along the Little Colorado River. Unfortunately for Homolovi Ruins and its treasures, so did … Continue reading
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Tagged Anasazi, archaeology, Homolovi, Hopi, looting, petroglyphs, relic hunters, ruins, vandalism
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Vertigo…
Despite my love for rock climbing, I have a healthy respect for (fear of) heights. It applies to myself and anybody standing nearby. When walking to the edge of some canyon overlook, I will be the first person to say … Continue reading
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Tagged Anasazi, Cedar Mesa, Citadel, cliff dwelling, Defensible, Grand Gulch, loop holes, masonry
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Roadside Ruins ie. Drive-by Archaeology…
I’ve had people ask me if there are any archaeological sites to visit that don’t require “hiking”. My first instinct is to ask “Why wouldn’t you want to take a nice hike? That’s part of the fun!” Well, for many, hiking isn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Anasazi, archaeological, archaeology, BLM, Butler Wash, cliff dwelling, Edge of the Cedars, kiva, Newspaper Rock
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The Procession Panel
Last month we took a quick trip down to do some exploring on Comb Ridge, in San Juan County, Utah. The Comb is a geological “wonder” extending north to south, over 160 kilometers in southern Utah and northern Arizona. My goal for this trip was the Procession Panel.. Continue reading
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Tagged Anasazi, Comb Ridge, moki, moqui, petroglyph, Procession Panel, rock art, Utah
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