Scenes of Northern New Mexico VII by bobrgallegos
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This is The Taos Pueblo Cemetary and original San Geronimo Church that was originally built in 1619. This is the time the Spanish settled the area forcibly converting the Tiwi people to Christianity. The Church was destroyed in the 1680 revolt that drove the Spanish from New Mexico, but was rebuilt after their return a decade later. The second destruction occured at the hands of the U.S. Army in 1847. During the Mexican war the U.S. conquered most of New Mexico and installed a territorial government. During the American military occupation, the Native Americans again made a bid for their freedom, rejecting the authority of the new American territorial Governor of New Mexico, Charles Bent, assassinating him in his home in Taos, New Mexico.
The U.S. Army retaliated against the Taos Pueblo as one of the leaders of the revolt was a Tiwi Native.
Hundreds of Tiwi, mostly women and children had taken refuge in the church during the attack and were killed when the Army bombarded the Church with artillary. The Bell Tower of the church has been somewhat rebuilt as a reminder of lives lost in the attack. The information in this narrative was researched using Wikipedia. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great Memorial Day. Please zoom.
Comments (38)
ArtistKimberly
Wonderful work,
jayfar
This is a wonderful shot and superb information Bob.
Hendesse
Excellent shot and very interesting informations. Thanks for sharing!
dakotabluemoon
This is an awesome pic hon great piece of history also.
Faemike55
Very sad reminder of what mankind is capable of
magnus073
Bob, this is such an amazing photo my friend. It was fascinating to read the history behind this place.
eekdog
1679, wow! very old indeed Bob, this is a most awesome capture by all means my friend. love that old bell still hanging around. shame so many crosses are turned over. really love this very old graveyard and area my friend, one brilliant shot and thanks for sharing this and the great info.. happy memorial day..
mikeerson
wood just doesn't last that long in the ground... what's the oldest wooden cross date on it? I'm thinking this is still a current graveyard and the crosses are within a 100 years.... I mean, we built a cabin in the 1980s and one of the support beams was summerged under drifting sand... I cleared it away in 2007 - about 25 years later... that log was completely dry rotted and there was no longer any support.... so, if these crosses are old, they coated them with some goooooood sealant - lol
Leije
Impressive shot !
drifterlee
Amazing to think how lond agao this happened. Very touching photo!
kbrog
Excellent composition and capture of this historic sight! :)
moochagoo
I've seen that in september. But they were works in progress.
Sea_Dog
Great narrative and superb image.
jocko500
sad that women and children was killed. but this is a very good photo
sandra46
OUTSTANDING SHOT!
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
blondeblurr
This is a mind-boggling photo, Bob, unbelievable - but the truth is better, than fiction - I shouldn't say better, but more convincing ... and so sad, in regards to the refuge for children and women, 'For Whom The Bells Toll' (1943 - movie) excellent capture - so visually stirring, BB
weesel
A stirring image once one learns the story behind the events.
MarciaGomes
INCRÍVEL FOTO É MUITO TRISTE,ESTOU COMOVIDA COM A HISTÓRIA,PENSO PORQUE TEM QUE HAVER GUERRAS,FICO MAIS TRISTE AINDA DE PENSAR QUANTAS CRIANÇAS MORREM SEM SABER O PORQUE.
A.C.Wolfe
Awesome shot and story
vaggabondd
very nice shot and history, I use to live in a town called questa which I think was close to Taos. I remember going there as a kid. that was 40 years ago though
junge1
Great capture and fantastic information. The Spanish heritage of this area is the reason i like the American Southwest. Thanks for the info!
Richardphotos
I have pictures of this same burial ground.superb landscape
Jay-el-Jay
An amazing shot of this historic sight.
adrie
This is a beautiful history shot my friend, thanks for sharing.
Flint_Hawk
What a sad history behind this scene!
danapommet
This is an amazing photo Bob with a built in history lesson and a spectacular background.
neoexcello
Dramatic shot, capturing so much about the land with simple symbols.
pat40
Wonderful pic.
mickeyrony
So sad all thoses people who died only for a piece of earth. The attrocities of all war can't pass over to remember them like . It look to me a respect moment to look at the end of their world ((5++))