White House Ruins Canyon de Chelly is a photograph by Bob and Nadine Johnston which was uploaded on November 28th, 2012.
White House Ruins Canyon de Chelly
Anasazi Pueblo Ruins in Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Commonly known as the White House Ruins are a well preserved cliff dwelling of the... more
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Title
White House Ruins Canyon de Chelly
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Bob and Nadine Johnston
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Description
Anasazi Pueblo Ruins in Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Commonly known as the White House Ruins are a well preserved cliff dwelling of the ancient Anasazi people located in a branch of the Tsegi Canyon in Canyon de Chelly, in Northeastern Arizona. The site was occupied at around AD 1250, when a large number of people were believed to be in sites likes this in the American Southwest. There are the three cliff dwelling sites that make up the now protected Navajo National Monument. These three sites were declared a national monument in 1909. Due to the extremely dry climate and natural overhanging cliff, the conditions at Kiet Siel were quite optimal for excellent preservation of the site's dwellings and artifacts. Kiet Siel is considered by many archaeological experts to be one of the best preserved larger ruins in the American Southwest.
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November 28th, 2012
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Comments (44)
Inge Riis McDonald
Beautiful capture of this magic place. Nice soft light and I very much like that it isn't distorted by filters and manipulation. These sacred places are so beautiful all by themselves and not really our art to change - in my humble opinion. The digital filters can be very creative and attractive ---- but I am glad this is as it is - simply beautiful.
Barbara St Jean
Love this capture of these fascinating dwellings. I love ancient architecture and this piece makes we wonder about the people who build it. Fascinating!! F/V
Susan Wiedmann
Out of all the many truly outstanding photos you've taken, this is one of my top favorites. Is that a hieroglyphic to the right of the photo's center?? F/V!!!!
Bob and Nadine Johnston replied:
Yes Susan, there are many of them all over the canyon walls. Many in places you wonder how someone ever got there. But those who lived in the dwellings, cut hand and foot holds into the walls a few inches deep, so they could climb in and out over 800 feet. This way when Kit Carson and his men trapped many in the canyon to take them to a reservation, they did not get everyone. There is one wall they call "Newspaper Rock" there are so many drawings on it.
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