Today we visited Mesa Verde (translated - Green Table) National Park learning about the Ancestral Puebloan's and their habitats from 1400 years ago. It was actually pretty nifty!! We participated in a tour guided by a knowledgeable park ranger explaining the various facts regarding the Cliff Palace. The most intriguing fact was learning the Puebloans disappeared without much trace around AD - 1300 taking with them any cultural artifacts defining their culture. It is speculated the culture dispersed and integrated into other Native American tribes. (or it was the Aliens!)
Enjoy some pics.
An overlook of the
Cliff Palace.
Rebecca says she looks like a bug!
A small hike to the Palace.
Everyone is smiling while standing in front of a structure within the
Cliff Palace. Cliff Palace has approximately 150 rooms. Archeologist began studying this dwelling around the 1800s.
Overall it was a pleasant day, 50 degrees and sunny with some winds. MVNP is located approximately 36 miles west of Durango. To view all the pics taken on the event visit the link to my
Picasa web site.
