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In the Land of the Ancient Cliff Dweller
Bandelier National Monument
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THE KIVA IN THE CEREMONIAL CAVE. The kiva or underground clan chamber
of the ceremonial cave. The upper portion of the kiva, above the floor
of the cave, has been restored. (Parkhurst)
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A TYPICAL VIEW. Looking northwest from Tsankawi over the Pajarito toward
the Jemez Range. In the foreground is a summer house built under permit
from the Forest Service. (Parkhurst)
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GROTESQUE AND FANTASTIC SCENERY. Where the trail passes through a
white volcanic tufa. (Parkhurst)
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CACTUS AND JUNIPER TRIUMPHANT. This pre-Columbian ruin, once the
dwelling place of hundreds, known historically as "Yapashi," is
to-day almost completely covered by soils deposited on the ruins by the
winds of centuries. On the mound cedars, huge junipers, cacti, and
other desert and semidesert plants find firm footing. Such was the
ruin of the village of Tyuonyi before excavation, as shown on page
10. (Parkhurst)
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FOOTPRINTS OF THE CENTURIES. Trail leading to the extensive ruins of
the ancient village known to-day as "Tsankawi—the place of the
round cactus," worn deep in the solid rock by the moccasins or bare
feet of the Indians and the hoofs of their burros. Such evidences
testify to the great age of the ruins. (Parkhurst)
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Last Updated: 25-Jan-2008
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