Mesa Verde Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:07:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png Mesa Verde Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 Check Out Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park https://travelermaster.com/check-out-colorados-mesa-verde-national-park/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:09:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=17709 Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado is home to ancient structures that date back to 13th- and 14th-century civilizations. The people who used to live here were known as the “Anasazi”, which was a name used by Navajo people that meant “ancient enemy”. The rectangular structures that are placed by cliffs and in other places are […]

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]]> Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado is home to ancient structures that date back to 13th- and 14th-century civilizations. The people who used to live here were known as the “Anasazi”, which was a name used by Navajo people that meant “ancient enemy”. The rectangular structures that are placed by cliffs and in other places are called Kivas. They were used for religious purposes.

“Currently, Mesa Verde has over 4,700 archaeological sites with many more yet to be revealed. The mission of the archaeological program at Mesa Verde National Park is to conduct, encourage, and facilitate archaeological and ethnographic research focused on prehistoric and historic occupations in Mesa Verde. Additionally, the program links research results to the regional histories of northern San Juan and greater Southwest,” Mesa Verde’s website reads.

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Amazement can be found a Mesa Verde National Park. ••••• Thanks to the @earthtrekkers for sharing from the adventures. ・・・ We spent the day at Mesa Verde National Park. This national park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is filled with ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings and archaeological sites. . . Honestly, this year is a challenging time to visit Mesa Verde. Due to Covid-19, all tours are cancelled and parts of the park remain closed. However, we could still hike and see the cliff dwellings from the overlooks. We still enjoyed ourselves, but if you want the best experience, I recommend saving this national park for 2021 (or later), when hopefully things get back to normal. . . . . . . . . #earthtrekkers #nationalpark #mesaverde #mesaverdenationalpark #nationalparkgeek #familytravel #colorado #unesco #visitcolorado #ventureout #roamtheplanet #exploremore #goeverywhere #usaroadtrip #traveldeeper #neverstopexploring #photooftheday #travelideas #cliffdwellling #cliffpalace —- #nationalparkgeek —- Follow @mesaverdefoundation for all of your Mesa Verde needs.

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The place became a national park over 100 years ago, in 1906. The main reason was the preservation of the archeological heritage. The park is believed to be home to the most preserved archaeological sites in the States.

The cliff dwellings are a big part of the park, but they are currently not available for visitors. However, you can visit many other sightseeing points, hiking trails, and scenic driving routes. And let’s not forget about the museum that holds incredible artifacts and more information for anyone interested to learn about this incredible place.

Mesa Verde National Park’s address is No.1 Navajo Hill, CO 81330.

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]]> You Can Be In Four States At Once! https://travelermaster.com/you-can-be-in-four-states-at-once/ Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:17:54 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=13230 Have you ever dreamed of being in 4 different states at the same time? Now you can, and it doesn’t involve a magic trick. There is only one place in the United States where 4 states intersect in one point and it is located in the Southwest. The borders of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and […]

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]]> Have you ever dreamed of being in 4 different states at the same time? Now you can, and it doesn’t involve a magic trick. There is only one place in the United States where 4 states intersect in one point and it is located in the Southwest.

The borders of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona intersect at one point, also known as the “Four Corners Monument.” While this area is mostly rural, there are many monuments to the Native Americans in the Four Corners Region that you can visit, along with the beautiful Mesa Verde National Park.

If you’re wondering which of the 4 states has control of the monument, the answer is actually none! There are 6 governments that have jurisdiction here, the 4 states along with the Ute Tribe and the Navajo Nation who administer the monument itself.

There are plenty of outdoor adventures to do in the area, including, camping, horseback riding, and hiking. In addition, it’s a great place to learn about the Native American way of life and their history. This unique monument is open year-round, so come take a picture and say you were in 4 states at one time!

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]]> You Must Check Out These Native American Landmarks in the US https://travelermaster.com/you-must-check-out-these-native-american-landmarks-in-the-us/ Sun, 17 Nov 2019 12:45:16 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=11090 Although it might not be as readily apparent as it is in some other American nations, Native American culture and landmarks can be found all over the United States. It’s important that we, as travelers, support and protect the remnants of these pre-Columbian cultures that speak to our continent’s past and origins. Here are three […]

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]]> Although it might not be as readily apparent as it is in some other American nations, Native American culture and landmarks can be found all over the United States. It’s important that we, as travelers, support and protect the remnants of these pre-Columbian cultures that speak to our continent’s past and origins.

Here are three Native American landmarks in the United States that are worth a visit.

Cahokia Mounds: Collinsville, Illinois

The Cahokia Mounds, located just a few minutes’ drive outside of St. Louis, is the largest pre-Columbian site that is known to exist north of Mexico. It hosts burial grounds, ancient monuments, and the remnants of what was once a city with between 10,000 and 20,000 residents.

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The views ascending and descending Monks Mound which is the largest Pre-Columbian earthwork in the Americas and the largest pyramid north of Mesoamerica. It stands 100 feet (30 m) high, 955 feet (291 m) long including the access ramp at the southern end, and 775 feet (236 m) wide. This makes Monks Mound roughly the same size at its base as the Great Pyramid of Giza (13.1 acres / 5.3 hectares). The perimeter of its base is larger than the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan in Mexico. Monks Mound is the center piece of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Illinois. The site is a pre-Columbian Native American city (which existed circa 1050–1350) directly across the Mississippi River from modern St. Louis, Missouri. At its most advanced stage Cahokia covered roughly 6 square miles and included 120 manmade earthen mounds of various sizes, shapes, and functions. The population of this city is thought to have been equal to London during this same period of time (80,000 people). Cahokia was the largest and most influential urban settlement of the Mississippian culture, which developed advanced societies across much of what is now the central and southeastern United States. This culture began to flourish more than 1,000 years before Europeans came to the continent. Cahokia is that culture’s apex and considered the largest and most complex archaeological site north of the great pre-Columbian cities in Mexico. Because of this, it has deservedly earned a designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • • • #cahokiamounds #mississippianculture #ancientcitiesoftheworld

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Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings: Mesa Verde, Colorado

Perhaps the most striking example of cliff dwellings left in the United States is this site located in Mesa Verde National Park in southern Colorado. Here, you will see excavated homes that were painstakingly carved out of a cliff in order to be sheltered from the elements by pre-Columbian Native Americans.

Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs: Pahoa, Hawaii

Hawaii also had native residents before the Europeans arrived, and proof of this history is found at the Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs on the Big Island. Hundreds of years ago, native residents of the area carved over 23,000 surviving images into the hardened lava that characterizes the area.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Mesa Verde Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:07:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png Mesa Verde Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 Check Out Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park https://travelermaster.com/check-out-colorados-mesa-verde-national-park/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:09:00 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=17709 Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado is home to ancient structures that date back to 13th- and 14th-century civilizations. The people who used to live here were known as the “Anasazi”, which was a name used by Navajo people that meant “ancient enemy”. The rectangular structures that are placed by cliffs and in other places are […]

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]]> Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado is home to ancient structures that date back to 13th- and 14th-century civilizations. The people who used to live here were known as the “Anasazi”, which was a name used by Navajo people that meant “ancient enemy”. The rectangular structures that are placed by cliffs and in other places are called Kivas. They were used for religious purposes.

“Currently, Mesa Verde has over 4,700 archaeological sites with many more yet to be revealed. The mission of the archaeological program at Mesa Verde National Park is to conduct, encourage, and facilitate archaeological and ethnographic research focused on prehistoric and historic occupations in Mesa Verde. Additionally, the program links research results to the regional histories of northern San Juan and greater Southwest,” Mesa Verde’s website reads.

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Amazement can be found a Mesa Verde National Park. ••••• Thanks to the @earthtrekkers for sharing from the adventures. ・・・ We spent the day at Mesa Verde National Park. This national park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is filled with ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings and archaeological sites. . . Honestly, this year is a challenging time to visit Mesa Verde. Due to Covid-19, all tours are cancelled and parts of the park remain closed. However, we could still hike and see the cliff dwellings from the overlooks. We still enjoyed ourselves, but if you want the best experience, I recommend saving this national park for 2021 (or later), when hopefully things get back to normal. . . . . . . . . #earthtrekkers #nationalpark #mesaverde #mesaverdenationalpark #nationalparkgeek #familytravel #colorado #unesco #visitcolorado #ventureout #roamtheplanet #exploremore #goeverywhere #usaroadtrip #traveldeeper #neverstopexploring #photooftheday #travelideas #cliffdwellling #cliffpalace —- #nationalparkgeek —- Follow @mesaverdefoundation for all of your Mesa Verde needs.

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The place became a national park over 100 years ago, in 1906. The main reason was the preservation of the archeological heritage. The park is believed to be home to the most preserved archaeological sites in the States.

The cliff dwellings are a big part of the park, but they are currently not available for visitors. However, you can visit many other sightseeing points, hiking trails, and scenic driving routes. And let’s not forget about the museum that holds incredible artifacts and more information for anyone interested to learn about this incredible place.

Mesa Verde National Park’s address is No.1 Navajo Hill, CO 81330.

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]]> You Can Be In Four States At Once! https://travelermaster.com/you-can-be-in-four-states-at-once/ Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:17:54 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=13230 Have you ever dreamed of being in 4 different states at the same time? Now you can, and it doesn’t involve a magic trick. There is only one place in the United States where 4 states intersect in one point and it is located in the Southwest. The borders of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and […]

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]]> Have you ever dreamed of being in 4 different states at the same time? Now you can, and it doesn’t involve a magic trick. There is only one place in the United States where 4 states intersect in one point and it is located in the Southwest.

The borders of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona intersect at one point, also known as the “Four Corners Monument.” While this area is mostly rural, there are many monuments to the Native Americans in the Four Corners Region that you can visit, along with the beautiful Mesa Verde National Park.

If you’re wondering which of the 4 states has control of the monument, the answer is actually none! There are 6 governments that have jurisdiction here, the 4 states along with the Ute Tribe and the Navajo Nation who administer the monument itself.

There are plenty of outdoor adventures to do in the area, including, camping, horseback riding, and hiking. In addition, it’s a great place to learn about the Native American way of life and their history. This unique monument is open year-round, so come take a picture and say you were in 4 states at one time!

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#4cornersmonument 4 states at one time Friday funday!!

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]]> You Must Check Out These Native American Landmarks in the US https://travelermaster.com/you-must-check-out-these-native-american-landmarks-in-the-us/ Sun, 17 Nov 2019 12:45:16 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=11090 Although it might not be as readily apparent as it is in some other American nations, Native American culture and landmarks can be found all over the United States. It’s important that we, as travelers, support and protect the remnants of these pre-Columbian cultures that speak to our continent’s past and origins. Here are three […]

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]]> Although it might not be as readily apparent as it is in some other American nations, Native American culture and landmarks can be found all over the United States. It’s important that we, as travelers, support and protect the remnants of these pre-Columbian cultures that speak to our continent’s past and origins.

Here are three Native American landmarks in the United States that are worth a visit.

Cahokia Mounds: Collinsville, Illinois

The Cahokia Mounds, located just a few minutes’ drive outside of St. Louis, is the largest pre-Columbian site that is known to exist north of Mexico. It hosts burial grounds, ancient monuments, and the remnants of what was once a city with between 10,000 and 20,000 residents.

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The views ascending and descending Monks Mound which is the largest Pre-Columbian earthwork in the Americas and the largest pyramid north of Mesoamerica. It stands 100 feet (30 m) high, 955 feet (291 m) long including the access ramp at the southern end, and 775 feet (236 m) wide. This makes Monks Mound roughly the same size at its base as the Great Pyramid of Giza (13.1 acres / 5.3 hectares). The perimeter of its base is larger than the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan in Mexico. Monks Mound is the center piece of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Illinois. The site is a pre-Columbian Native American city (which existed circa 1050–1350) directly across the Mississippi River from modern St. Louis, Missouri. At its most advanced stage Cahokia covered roughly 6 square miles and included 120 manmade earthen mounds of various sizes, shapes, and functions. The population of this city is thought to have been equal to London during this same period of time (80,000 people). Cahokia was the largest and most influential urban settlement of the Mississippian culture, which developed advanced societies across much of what is now the central and southeastern United States. This culture began to flourish more than 1,000 years before Europeans came to the continent. Cahokia is that culture’s apex and considered the largest and most complex archaeological site north of the great pre-Columbian cities in Mexico. Because of this, it has deservedly earned a designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • • • #cahokiamounds #mississippianculture #ancientcitiesoftheworld

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Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings: Mesa Verde, Colorado

Perhaps the most striking example of cliff dwellings left in the United States is this site located in Mesa Verde National Park in southern Colorado. Here, you will see excavated homes that were painstakingly carved out of a cliff in order to be sheltered from the elements by pre-Columbian Native Americans.

Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs: Pahoa, Hawaii

Hawaii also had native residents before the Europeans arrived, and proof of this history is found at the Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs on the Big Island. Hundreds of years ago, native residents of the area carved over 23,000 surviving images into the hardened lava that characterizes the area.

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