Canyon de Chelly White House Ruins is a photograph by Alexandra Till which was uploaded on September 6th, 2013.
Title
Canyon de Chelly White House Ruins
Artist
Alexandra Till
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Description
© Christine Till
White House Overlook is Canyon de Celly's most popular overlook since it lies opposite the famous White House Ruins, an 80-room settlement scenically situated beneath a graceful, slightly overhanging cliff streaked with desert varnish.
White House Ruin stands out above lower ruins in a sandstone cave. These ruins were built by the Anasazi people. Anasazi is Navajo for "the ancient ones." This is the only place in Canyon De Chelly where non-Navajos may hike unescorted into the canyon. The Park Service has improved an old Anasazi trail from the Canyon's edge to its bottom.
Originally, the entire ruin was available, but after tens of thousands of tourists who chose to take a souvineer, the ruin has been fenced off. The ground below the ruins that was once tiled with pot shards discarded by the uphill residents, is now bare dirt.
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September 6th, 2013
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Comments (8)
Connie Fox
Christine, this is one of the best images I've ever come across that shows the details of White House Ruins and the sandstone walls surrounding it. You got my vote in the contest.
Barbara St Jean
Congratulations your wonderful image has been FEATURED in MOUSE!! Thanks for your great submission as it is always a pleasure to view your fantastic art work. Cheers, Barbara F/V
Ms Judi
Congrats on the Feature...Fantastic capture with great details in this shot! V ✩✩✩✩✩ =) "Seen in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group"
Blaize Riddell
I went to Canyon de Chelly once, one of my favorite experiences in Arizona! I love this landscaping work, nice photo
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