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This visitor center near Dolores, Colorado provided an excellent introduction to Mesa Verde and the Puebloans (formerly referred to as Anasazi).

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This visitor center near Dolores, Colorado provided an excellent introduction to Mesa Verde and the Puebloans (formerly referred to as Anasazi). / This visitor center near Dolores, Colorado provided an excellent introduction to Mesa Verde and the Puebloans (formerly referred to as Anasazi).

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A view of Cliff Palace from the overlook. It is thought to be the largest cliff dwelling in North America.

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A view of Cliff Palace from the overlook. It is thought to be the largest cliff dwelling in North America. / A view of Cliff Palace from the overlook. It is thought to be the largest cliff dwelling in North America.

The ladder at the entrance to Cliff Palace

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The ladder at the entrance to Cliff Palace / The ladder at the entrance to Cliff Palace

For centuries, the Puebloans lived on and farmed the tops of the mesas. It was only in approximately the last century of their occupation of this area (~ AD 1200-1300) that they built and lived in the cliff dwellings.

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For centuries, the Puebloans lived on and farmed the tops of the mesas. It was only in approximately the last century of their occupation of this area (~ AD 1200-1300) that they built and lived in the cliff dwellings. / For centuries, the Puebloans lived on and farmed the tops of the mesas. It was only in approximately the last century of their occupation of this area (~ AD 1200-1300) that they built and lived in the cliff dwellings.

The reasons for the departure of the Puebloans and their ultimate destinations are the matter of much study and speculation.

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The reasons for the departure of the Puebloans and their ultimate destinations are the matter of much study and speculation. / The reasons for the departure of the Puebloans and their ultimate destinations are the matter of much study and speculation.

Cliff Palace

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Cliff Palace / Cliff Palace

Cliff Palace

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Cliff Palace / Cliff Palace

A kiva in Cliff Palace

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A kiva in Cliff Palace / A kiva in Cliff Palace

Cliff Palace

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Cliff Palace / Cliff Palace

Cliff Palace

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Cliff Palace / Cliff Palace

Interior of a room in Cliff Palace

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Interior of a room in Cliff Palace / Interior of a room in Cliff Palace

Cliff Palace

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Cliff Palace / Cliff Palace

Exiting Cliff Palace

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Exiting Cliff Palace / Exiting Cliff Palace

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Balcony House is located in an alcove directly below where this photo was taken.

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Balcony House is located in an alcove directly below where this photo was taken. / Balcony House is located in an alcove directly below where this photo was taken.

The ladder entry to Balcony House

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The ladder entry to Balcony House / The ladder entry to Balcony House

Interior of a room in Balcony House

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Interior of a room in Balcony House / Interior of a room in Balcony House

Balcony House

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Balcony House / Balcony House