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Highly eroded bad lands at Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Wupatki National Monument, Arizona, USA - March 7, 2020: Between 1100AD and 1200AD native people inhabited the plains between the Painted Desert and the San Francisco Peaks of Arizona. In an area so dry it would seem impossible to live, they built pueblos, harvested rainwater, grew crops and raised families. Their way of life was the key to survival in this harsh landscape. These people survived here, farming one of the warmest and driest places on the Colorado Plateau. They developed the skills to farm the land and endure hardship in an area where many would not. Today the remnants of their villages dot the landscape. These people, led by a ranger are examining a dwelling on East Mesa in Wupatki National Monument. The monument, established in 1924 to preserve this rich heritage, is near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.
Panoramic drone picture over the barren volcanic Timanfaya National Park on Lanzarote during daytime
Pahoehoe Lava, Sullivan Bay, Sullivan Bay Lava Field, James Island, Isla Santiago, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands National Park, Ecuador
Natural landscape of limestone and sandstone rock formations inside a national parks in utah and arizona in north america in summer
Inside Cinder Cone Crater in Lassen Volcanic National Park
77-03 Petrified Wood
The famous offroad Shafer trail in the canyon near Moab, reaching Canyonland National park, Utah.
Detail of area with volcano lava, near Carrizozo (New Mexico).
Blueish purple mesas in northern Arizona.
Volcany rock divided in two parts
Scenery at Valley of Fire Recreation Area, New Mexico, USA
Panoramic view overlooking Wupatki National Monumental Park.
Homol'ovi is a Hopi word which means “Place of the Little Hills.” The name is very appropriate since the area is mostly flat with several buttes and other small mounds. Between approximately 1260 and 1400 CE, the area was occupied by the Ancestral Hopi. Several large villages were established during this period. These villages were part of a larger network of settlements in the region, connected through trade and shared cultural practices. The remains of these villages contain numerous artifacts, including pottery shards, stone tools, and remnants of structures. The Homolovi sites provide important insights into the lives of the Ancestral Hopi, their agricultural practices, and their interactions with neighboring cultures. By the late 14th century, the Homolovi villages were largely abandoned, likely due to environmental changes, resource depletion, or social factors. Homolovi State Park, north of Winslow, Arizona, USA was established in 1986 with the help of the Hopi tribe who considered these lands a part of their ancestral homeland. The park presently serves as a center of archeological research. It is located near the Little Colorado River in a floodplain where the natives farmed their crops. The largest of the park’s pueblos at one time contained an estimated 1,200 - 2,000 rooms. The only remaining structure is the kiva in the oldest section of the pueblo. The kiva was an underground house used for religious purposes. The Hopi people continue to make pilgrimages to the site to renew the ties of their people to the land. Also, the Hopi Tribe is actively involved in the management and interpretation of the park, ensuring that their ancestral heritage is respectfully and accurately represented. Homolovi State Park today is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Ancestral Hopi and their connection to the land. It offers a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the ancient cultures that once thrived in the region.
Craters of the Moon National Monument - Volcanic Cave - 1993. Scanned from Kodachrome 64 slide.
Unique red rock canyon in Jeti-Oguz, South Tien Shan, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyzstan
Underground Lava Tube Cave in the Desert
Top view of the canyon in the Colorado plateau with sky and clouds.
Drone panorama of the landscape around the famous Vingerklip rock needle in northern Namibia during the day in summer
Cinder Cone, Tephra Volcanic Cone, Lassen National Park, California; Cascade Mountain Range. Made up of loose scoria and is the youngest mafic volcano in Lassen. Summit Crater of Cinder Cone.
Red rock formation as background.
Volcanic Cinder Cone and Recent Lava Rocks Hurricane City Utah
Panoramic view of a landscape at 9000 feet above sea level near Mauna Kea in Big Island Hawaii
Aerial view of volcanic landscape and crater at Meke Lake, Konya
sharp edges of mountain in uzbekistan
Scenery at Valley of Fire Recreation Area, New Mexico, USA
Closeup of a Lava formation at the volcano Montaña del Cuervo, Lanzarote island, Spain.
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Craters of the Moon National Monument - Bend in the Trail - 1993. Scanned from Kodachrome 64 slide.
Amboy crater in the Mojave Desert aerial view.
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