Displays about the Anasazi Indians in this area of Utah |
I'm always fascinated by their history and how they just disappeared. |
Intricate designs show pride in their craftsmanship for items used daily. |
Click to enlarge the historical map |
Reconstructive kiva dwelling |
How they survived and their daily patterns is fascinating |
Pottery shards tell a story |
Reconstructing a pot from archeological digs is intricate |
What a process... |
It was a many days long labors to create just one pot |
Having studied pottery, I know the efforts involved from start to finish |
Neighboring settlements |
Many villages were burned before they moved on |
Different patterns used in decorating their pottery |
Arrowhead display intrigues my hubby |
Outdoor digs and reconstruction displays show where the village was |
Information about pithouses |
Reconstructed pithouse used for religious ceremonies |
Trying to understand their past from examining their ruins |
A replica of what their dwelling might have looked like |
Small doorway about 5 ft tall, they weren't very large in stature |
Fascinating roof structure |
On to our Skyridge Bed and Breakfast in Torrey, Utah |
This museum looks fascinating. I especially enjoy displays of early handcrafts. Your B&B choice is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteWe spent three weeks traveling in the southwest the year after I retired. It was a wonderful trip, hitting every National Park and National Monument and National Historic Site along our circuitous route from Las Vegas to Denver. So seeing your posts brings it all back to the front of my mind. These are places everyone should visit. Such grandeur and history!
ReplyDeleteI've always found the Anasazi so very interesting. I remember seeing places they lived in New Mexico when we visited.
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