Members of the South West Conservationa Corps help preserve the structure of Atsinna Pueblo on top of El Morro, New Mexico.
The remains of Atsinna Pueblo built by Zuni Indians on top of El Morro, a huge cuesta rising above the surrounding landscape in what is now north western New Mexico. The ruins date from the late 1200s and were only occupied for a relatively short period - 75 years. It may have been they were only meant to be occupied for a short time or it may have been adverse climatic conditions - drought and heat especially, that may have driven them from the river valleys to the hgh ground of el morro. A lot of work has gone into excavating and preserving the Zuni pueblo. Members of the South West Conservation Corps are seen here engaged on preservation work on one of the many rooms excavated at the pueblo.
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Location: El Morro National Monument HC61 near Rumah New Mexico USA
Photo credit: © Brian Hartshorn / Alamy / Afripics
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