This Ancient Ruin Shouldn't Be In Such Perfect Condition!
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Published 2024-04-13
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I hope you enjoyed this adventure! It means so much to me that you spent the time watching it. If you enjoyed this, please consider subscribing. I strive to bring relatively unknown, odd, unique, and special places to you each week from the American Southwest!
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Thanks again to Dan Lowe! Please visit his site at www.Tuscoro.com
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👍How to be a respectful visitor to these places👍
Native American groups still live in this area and beyond today. These places are still special and hold significance.
1️⃣Don't climb on walls or structures. Don't lean on or climb over them. Many places don't even need to be visited up close. View these places from a distance or with binoculars.
2️⃣Do not touch the rock art. Don't touch or create new rock art to preserve ancient stories.
3️⃣ Leave All Artifacts. Leave artifacts and structures undisturbed to maintain their historical significance. It is illegal and wrong to take artifacts. If you want something to take home, support local tribes by buying their handicrafts and jewelry.
4️⃣ Manage Waste Responsibly. Use waste bags; don't leave human or pet waste behind. Don't 'go' near cultural sites.
5️⃣ Camp With Care. Don't camp near historical sites. No fires near these areas, and ensure all waste is packed out. Don't make fires in caves or alcoves. Camp in designated spots only. When you leave, make sure to make the site cleaner and better than when you found it. Pick up extra trash you may see.
6️⃣ Control Your Pets. Don't let pets roam freely near archaeological areas to prevent destruction. Pets are not allowed in or near sites.
7️⃣ Preserve Fragile Areas. Don't disturb fossils and please protect delicate soil and plant life.
8️⃣ Follow Rules. Don't engage in illegal actions such as building cairns, or using climbing gear to access archaeological sites.
9️⃣ Obey Drone Rules and Laws. Numerous locations in the American Southwest and beyond, such as the Navajo Reservation, Wilderness Study Areas, and various restricted spaces, enforce strict drone usage prohibitions. It is crucial to not only honor the legacy of the people who once inhabited these areas but also show respect for the present-day residents and adhere to their local laws, customs and regulations.
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NOTE: I don't claim that I am the first person to "discover" these places. I just find things on Google Earth and want to go see what they are!
I do not claim to be an expert on anthropology, geology, or archaeology. I say that my channel is about "amateur archaeology". I don't have a degree or formal training in archaeology. I am just a hiker who loves to explore and see new things especially the ancient history in the American Southwest. This is what my channel is about. I hope you stick around and explore with me!
I do not give out locations to the places in my videos. I take seriously the responsibility to protect and respect these ancient places. If you do find/visit one of these locations, please visit respectfully. I try my best to hide noticeable landmarks, mountains, and canyons in my vide
All Comments (21)
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The little one is pure Gold! Good to see 3 men explore the wilderness. This is how to make memories for a lifetime!
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Owen has a cool dad and uncle to show him places and things only a small percentage of folks get to be aware of. Lucky guy
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By the way, your idea for a 3-D model library is AWESOME! Some day it may be the best information we have about a site that may disappear due to erosion or vandalism.
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This is absolutely one of the most incredible ones you’ve ever filmed. I have watched many of your videos, but there’s something about this one. It’s the large flat pieces and how they’re stacked and how well they’ve handled wind and stood the test of time. I agree with you I don’t think much has fallen, it’s amazing. thank you for sharing this with us.
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Amazing adventure! Owen, and Brian were fun too. Thanks so much for letting us tag along with you guys.
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Incredible how intact it is. Very little has fallen despite the elements it is exposed to. Amazing!
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Given that the structure is so exposed to the elements, the preservation is amazing!
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It amazes me how you find these things.
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I've been following your channel for a while, and this site blew me away! How did they build this? How much erosion has occurred since its creation? Who were these people, and what was their life like? Thank you for reiterating to your followers to respect and not desecrate the ruins.
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Thanks for doing these trek videos. This structure definitely sparks curiosity!
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That was the perfect time to play Jimmy Hendrix." All along the watch tower said the joker to the thief".😂
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I just want to say thank you for teaching people etiquette and respect. More and more I am seeing videos where people climb all over the ruins, throw potsherds around, and take things.
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That tower baffles the imagination. I agree with you—how did they climb up there, hauling rocks and other supplies? How many guys lost their lives during its construction? It just reinforces how truly amazing the ancients were.
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OMG!!! Owen is so cute!!! What a nice little guy!!!
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I'm glad you had somebody with you for most of the trip. What fun! What you need to remember about many of these 'ancient' ruins is that the valley floors weren't as far below them as they are at this time. Nature doesn't pick out just one little piece of land in a vast terrain when it comes to years of weather. It all changes. But these builders knew how to make things last for their lifetimes - and then some, didn't they?
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Doesn't appear to be any mortar used, incredible how well preserved it is. The wind must blast through that area frequently, the builders did a great job of interlacing the rocks for maximum strength. Thanks again for a great trip.
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Kudos for emphasizing that people shouldn’t in any manner deface or otherwise damage the historical sites
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Very cool very well preserved. Thank you for sharing.
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That is amazing and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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this is one of the best you've found
