Spruce Tree House Anasazi cliff dwelling, Mesa Verde, Colorado: northern courtyard with ladder to kiva, and 3 story building built up to cave roof.

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Spruce Tree House Anasazi cliff dwelling, Mesa Verde, Colorado: northern courtyard with ladder and entrance to a kiva. The 3 story building built up to roof fronts about 20 rooms; rectangular and T shaped doorways, some at 1st floor level. The cave roof is blackened by soot from domestic fires. The cliff dwelling faces west.

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Size: 2473px × 3543px
Location: Mesa Verde, Colorado, USA
Photo credit: © Jean Williamson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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