Ancient Ancestors by wysiwig
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The Diné (Navajos) insist that the word Anasazi means “Ancient Ancestors” although the literal translation is “Ancient Enemy”. Perhaps there is some embarrassment over the treatment of a people that can no longer defend themselves.
The Anasazi lived throughout the Southwestern United States for 8,000 before disappearing about 100 years before the Diné moved into the area. They left behind rock drawings and pottery and ruins. The structure in the upper left of the image below is known as Hole-In-The-Wall ruin and was probably used for the storage of grain. It can only be entered by climbing up to the great flat rock on the right and crawling through two holes in two separate walls.
The first hole can be entered easily enough but the second hole was a challenge. Aaron’s partner Bob had mentioned that he was too big to get through the second hole. When Aaron asked if I wanted to try, I readily agreed. I took off my backpack and emptied my pockets. I had to crawl through sideways but even at that my pants began to ride down on me and it was only my belt that kept me from losing them completely. That’s me at upper right touching 700 years of history.
I retrieved my camera and took a picture of an ancient Anasazi spirit who, oddly enough, was wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses. Ok, that’s not a ghost but my guide Aaron. He asked if I would like to have my picture taken coming back out. That’s me at lower right.
Comments (8)
jayfar
A set of super pics Mark and very nice to meet you, I always imagined you to look something like your avatar !!
wysiwig
That picture was taken before I went to work for an American corporation. Believe it or not, I'm only 25. {;->
bodo_56
Great story and great pics, i can see that suspenders would have been helpful 8=) Did someone ever mention that you look like Ansel Adams?
wysiwig
You greatly flatter me, sir.
durleybeachbum
You look very much like I imagined! How extremely exciting and adventurous this holiday was! I love these photos.
Faemike55
Very cool photos & in an especially cool area
SunriseGirl
I LOVE Southern Utah scenery. Thanks for sharing this special place in both sets. Which American Company did you go to work for I wonder? I used to live in Utah myself. If you get to the Moab area and have time try the "Canyonlands by Night" boat trip if they still offer it. I went on that many years ago and really enjoyed the unique way the history of the area was presented.
wysiwig
I spent three weeks on the road and Moab was my first stop. I spent my time in the area seeing Arches but I would like to go back someday. You can see pictures of Arches in previous pages in my gallery. Thank you for the comments. They are appreciated.
Cyve
very great picture... WOnderfully captured !!!
JuliSonne
I have to read in calm your travel story....but it seems - as always - to be very interesting and instructive. Peppered with wonderful pics. Hey, you look good. Your discomfort are you "not at all" to see smile
netot
Hey Mark, is nice to see you! Your work is really great, and I agree with bodo_56, you have the "Ansel" look!