Stairways and paths were cut into the cliff face to provide access to the dwellings as well as the mesa above. Ladders were also used for access and could be pulled up to prevent attacks or intrusion.
February, 2014
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New Mexico–Puye Cliff Dwellings 2
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New Mexico–Puye Cliff Dwellings
The Cliff Dwellings are ruins of an abandoned pueblo on Santa Clara Pueblo land. They were home to as many as 1500 pueblo indians between 900 and 1580 AD. Dwellings were carved out of soft volcanic rock. Rooms were carved into the face of the cliff using stone or wooden tools. Additional dwellings are found on the mesa plateau.
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New Mexico–Santa Fe Color
New Mexican cuisine is built around red and green chiles and is delicious indeed. This was one of many tables at the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market.
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New Mexico–San Miguel Mission
A view of San Miguel Mission, said to be the oldest church in the United States. It was built between 1610 and 1626. The original adobe walls are still largely intact.