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Jagersfontein, South Africa - December 31, 2016: Mine dumps and infrastructure in Jagersfontein. The town claims the title of oldest mining town in South Africa and biggest hand dug hole in the world
Remains of a remote, hidden ancient ruins - a Sinagua Indian cliff dwelling - viewed from its easiest approach by level ground. The stone wall part way up the hill defines the outside perimeter of the dwelling, within which existed interior stone walls defining various living spaces. Exterior walls were built of loose volcanic rock stacked on top of existing volcanic rock and boulders. There is one main entrance through this front wall, with small adjacent holes in the rock placement through which arrows could be fired if enemies threatened. A secondary access and egress point is availabe to occupants higher up in the dwelling. The far side of the dwelling is a sheer cliff dropping down to a long steep hill down to a dry riverbed. Site selection was critical for the Sinagua, and perfectly executed here. This culture combined hunting and gathering with agriculture, but the latter was challenging in this arrid, wilderness terrain. The exact site location, which requires considerable effort to reach, is intentionally omitted. Its estimated age dates to 1300 AD - 1400 AD. Remote Sinagua Cliff Dwelling Site, Northern Arizona, 2013.
Natural landscape of limestone and sandstone rock formations inside a national parks in utah and arizona in north america in summer
High view of zinc mining near Aggenys in Northern Cape, South Africa
Mountains destroyed by marble quarries. Burdur Yarl Lake in Turkey.
Open pit mine on a desert mountain in Nevada
Steep descent path through bush and desert vegetation in summer.
Huge gold mine in central Colorado, western USA of North America.
Navajo Reservation, Diné, Arizona, USA, June 22.06.1979. Two young visitors of attractions in Diné Reservation Arizona look at traditional Navajo Crafts, which is offered by an old Native American.
Residential structures encroach on Petroglyph national monument. A cultural treasure yet against the sprawling city of Albuquerque New Mexico.
Panorama of ore mining and processing enterprise
A focus scene on hill destruction and covered with mesh cover
Dramatic mountain contours as seen from the air
Panoramic view of large piles of sand tower alongside railroad tracks in a rural setting of Colorado. The industrial scene contrasts with the natural landscape of grassy fields and blue skies dotted with wispy clouds in rustic Lamar, Colorado. In the distance, grain silos and other structures are visible, hinting at agricultural activity in the area. The sand mounds suggest mining or construction operations nearby.
Wine cellars excavated from earth, campo de borja Tarazona region, Zaragoza province, Spain.
Gold mine in central Colorado in western USA of North America.
Standing in Boca Negra Canyon, the Petroglyph National Monument looks pretty barren. It is only as you get closer to the basalt rocks that the petroglyphs can be seen.
Snowy lands
A crater filled with soil and a small cloud above it
Western and Southwest Colorado Desert Elements Macro-Micro Aerial Photo Series (Shot with DJI Mavic Air II photos professionally retouched - Lightroom / Photoshop)
Panoramic view of a landscape at 9000 feet above sea level near Mauna Kea in Big Island Hawaii
The colorful sandy slopes of the Paria area of Southern Utah.
Arid climate
Industrial view of opencast mining quarry with machinery at work. Area has been mined for copper,silver, gold, and other minerals
Chaco Culture National Historical Park hosts a large concentration of ancient pueblos.
Bisti badlands, De-na-zin wilderness area, New Mexico, USA
Wind erosion landforms inTurpan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China.
Landscapes from Argentine Patagonia to the Bolivian Highlands
Extinct volcano in the west-central Utah desert.
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