The Road Home. Canyon de Chelly 1993
by Connie Fox
Title
The Road Home. Canyon de Chelly 1993
Artist
Connie Fox
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Photograph - Outdoor Color Digital Arts Film Photo. Landscapes, Architecture, Landmarks, And Nature
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Artistic rendering of an original film photograph of a long white road on the floor of Canyon de Chelly, leading the eye to homes carved out of the low mesa ahead. Framed by high walls of red sandstone cliffs to each side and a beautiful blue sky above.
This is just one of several hundred prehistoric Anasazi Indian villages carved into the cliffs of steep canyon walls in Canyon de Chelly (duh shay) National Monument, within the borders of the Navajo Nation, near Chinle in northeastern Arizona.
Each of these dark indents, or holes, represents someone's dwelling. When you see how high most of the others are, it is easy to conclude that these must be the most accessible, perhaps for seniors with knee problems who would find it difficult to climb a ladder to get into the house.
The Anasazi civilization grew in the dry lands of the American Southwest. Called The Ancient People, they lived in groups of houses built along the sides or under the overhangs of cliffs. The Spanish later called these homes pueblos. The Anasazi, who also inhabited Mesa Verde, were excellent basket weavers, known to grow maize and pumpkin.
Though most people view the canyon from above, as I had done prior to this trip into the canyon in 1993, the only way to really see it is to get down into the canyon and let a guide escort you. I recommend the Jeep tour, though there are a few places where one would be allowed to explore without a guide. Be sure to check ahead of time.
Copyright 1993-2014 Connie Steitz Fox
All Rights Reserved
Minolta Freedom Escort
Kodak 200 Film
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The Road Home. Canyon De Chelly 1993 by Connie Fox
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Steve Rich
Your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-March 2023)" active discussion thread. 3-28-2023