Canyon de Chelly National
Monument, a Photo Gallery
Canyon de Chelly National
Monument is within the Navajo Nation in Northeast Arizona. The monument
actually encompasses several canyons, including Canyon del Muerto, Black
Rock Canyon, Monument Canyon and Canyon de Chelly. Clck images
for larger versions.
White House Ruin is the largest and most spectacular of the many Canyon
de Chelly ruins. The lower ruin is visible at the cliff base adjacent
to the shade line.
The upper ruin of White House ruin is located in a cave. One of
the most dramatic sheer cliff walls in the southwest crowns and dwarfs
the ancient dwelling. Less than half the cliff's height is visible
in this frame.
The lower ruins rose high on the cliff walls, making access to the upper
ruins possible. The ancient wall impressions and rock art reveal
the locations of previous room walls and roofs.
In
this extraordinary example of rock incorporation the concentric circles
conveys the fish image. Canyon
de Chelly rock art is bountiful.
Antelope
House is named for animals depicted in the nearby pictographs. This
canyon floor ruin includes a circular plaza between two room blocks.
Many of the ruins are built on ledges above the canyon floor.
