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Gila Ruins-Cliff Dwellings

The cliff dwellings were primarily built in the 1280's. These Pueblo people built their homes in natural caves and in the open. There are examples of both ...
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The cliff dwellings were primarily built in the 1280's. These Pueblo people built their homes in natural caves and in the open. There are examples of both types of settlements in the monument area.

Offers a glimpse of the homes and lives of the people of the Mogollon culture who lived there from the 1280's through the early 1300's. Containing 533 acres, it was established on November 16, 1907. The dwellings are located forty-four miles north of Silver City, New Mexico, on Highway 15.
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Eddieuuu071 Platinum
 
Eddieuuu071 Jan 31
Well exposed in difficult lighting.
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sue-zon Feb 01
Got lucky, I guess . . .
enriquekapie Platinum
 
enriquekapie Feb 01
Wow thats old
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sue-zon Feb 01
Ancient, for sure!
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chuckrickman Feb 01
Great shot.
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sue-zon Feb 01
Sincere thanks, Mr. C!
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Joviaal Feb 05
Looks very mysterious. 😏
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sue-zon Feb 05
Not really mysterious . . . more like extraordinary!
ronjudyluv2travel Platinum
 
Great shot! As Ed mentioned...some unusual lighting to contend with .
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sue-zon Feb 10
Many thanks, Ron . . . tricky lighting for sure. BTW, I accidentally deleted your comment of one of the other images of the ruins. So sorry! I think this is the second time I've done this to you. It's because the "delete" button and the "reply" button are right next to each other! Possible design flaw on VB's part.
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lizziemellis Feb 09
Excellent image, unbelievable how they built these dwellings in natural caves :-)
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sue-zon Feb 10
Greacious thanks, Lizzie . . . yes, these cave dwellings are truly amazing! Don't know how people were able to do what they did with such limited tools.
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