We visited Chsco Canyon in the late sixties. On the day we were there, I think there may have been less than five cars at the visitor center..no SUVs they hadn't been invented yet!
My mother was teaching anthropology at the university at the time, and the place so inspired me that I changed majors and got a bachelor's degree in Southwest archaeology!
WOW!! My family visited lots of national parks and monuments in the late 1960s and 1970s. We visited Aztec Ruins but not Chaco because my mom was too worried about the roads. My mom was a bit of a worry wart LOL
Petroglyphs and cave paintings must be saved. This substack documentary is educational . Now if only people today would honor and not destroy ancient artifacts by vandalism.
You are intrepid. I most likely would have turned back when I saw the road sign “travel at your own risk” but I’m awfully glad you did because this is a fascinating tale about the record etched in stone of a notable solar eclipse that happened 900 years ago. I love seeing the Kokopelli inscribed there, too as playful witnesses to the monumental event. Great story, thanks Jan.
Our family visited the park a number of years ago, and was certainly one of the highlights of our 15 day trip out west. Plus the lady selling fresh tamales on the turnoff from the main highway! A definite must see if you get the chance.
Thank you Jan for another intriguing visit to the south west. The ancient people left fascinating clues to their cultures. I wish I could go back in time and be there!
Native Americans records of celestial events for thousands of years are sacred. Never have read any history books that mention Halley’s Comet in 1066 year of Norman Conquest. Wonder how many other celestial events correlate with world history.
We visited Chsco Canyon in the late sixties. On the day we were there, I think there may have been less than five cars at the visitor center..no SUVs they hadn't been invented yet!
My mother was teaching anthropology at the university at the time, and the place so inspired me that I changed majors and got a bachelor's degree in Southwest archaeology!
WOW!! My family visited lots of national parks and monuments in the late 1960s and 1970s. We visited Aztec Ruins but not Chaco because my mom was too worried about the roads. My mom was a bit of a worry wart LOL
A picture I took on my phone of the recent eclipse looks somewhat similar. Neat!
Jan always makes good posts. Great posts! Interesting, and informative.
Petroglyphs and cave paintings must be saved. This substack documentary is educational . Now if only people today would honor and not destroy ancient artifacts by vandalism.
What a great post! Thank you for sharing.
You are intrepid. I most likely would have turned back when I saw the road sign “travel at your own risk” but I’m awfully glad you did because this is a fascinating tale about the record etched in stone of a notable solar eclipse that happened 900 years ago. I love seeing the Kokopelli inscribed there, too as playful witnesses to the monumental event. Great story, thanks Jan.
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you, Jan.
A very interesting stack
So interesting!! And thanks for using AD. I'm a fan.
Fascinating. Have you visited Canon de Chelly?
Apropos:
https://open.substack.com/pub/marcoandsabrina/p/standing-on-the-corner-in-winslow?r=10ijux&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Our family visited the park a number of years ago, and was certainly one of the highlights of our 15 day trip out west. Plus the lady selling fresh tamales on the turnoff from the main highway! A definite must see if you get the chance.
Dang. The tamale lady wasn't there the day we were.
So interesting, Jan! Thank you!
Thank you Jan for another intriguing visit to the south west. The ancient people left fascinating clues to their cultures. I wish I could go back in time and be there!
Native Americans records of celestial events for thousands of years are sacred. Never have read any history books that mention Halley’s Comet in 1066 year of Norman Conquest. Wonder how many other celestial events correlate with world history.
Preservation of