1200s Collection (#4)

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A great kiva reconstructed at Aztec National Monument, an Anasazi/ Ancestral Puebloan village in New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Anasazi / Ancestral Puebloan ruins of a Chacoan outlier pueblo at Aztec National Monument, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Anasazi / Ancestral Puebloan ruins of a Chacoan outlier pueblo at Aztec National Monument, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Antelope House, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito wall and former window, Chaco Canyon NM
Ruins of Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito window, Chaco Canyon NM
Second-story window at Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito windows, Chaco Canyon NM
Second-story windows at Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito wall and vigas, Chaco Canyon NM
Masonry walls with remains of vigas at Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito walls and windows, Chaco Canyon NM
Ruins of Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito doorway, Chaco Canyon NM
Doorway inside Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Pueblo Bonito doorways, Chaco Canyon NM
Doorways inside Pueblo Bonito, an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan site in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Kiva entrance ladder and keyhole doorways at Spruce House, Mesa Verde National Park, Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins, Colorado. Digital photograph

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Anasazi / Ancestral Puebloan ruins of Chetro Ketl village and central kiva in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwellings and stone tower as people may have lived in the 1200s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Raid on cliff-dwellers in precolumbian America
Anasazi / Ancestral Puebloans under attack by other Native Americans in prehistoric times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Portrait of Giotto. 19th-century photograph of an etching

Europe at the time of the Crusades
Map of Europe during the Crusades, 1000 to 1200 AD. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Dante
Statue of Dante Alighiere. 19th-century photograph

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Kublai Khan. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving of a portrait

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White House, ruins of an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling, Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Digital photograph

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White House, ruins of an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling, Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Digital photograph

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White House, ruins of an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling, Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Digital photograph

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White House, ruins of an Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling, Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Digital photograph

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Trade in a seaport of the Mediterranean about the time of Marco Polo. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century reproduction of a miniature in a 15th-century manuscript of the Travels of Marco Polo

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Portrait of Marco Polo. Hand-colored 19th century woodcut reproduction of an illustration

Statue of Grand Duke of Gediminas, cathedral and bell tower established in 13th century by King Mindaugas, rebuilt in 18th century by Laurynas Stuoka-Gucevicius, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Clock tower, built in the 13th and 14th centuries and rebuilt in the 17th, Sighisoara, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Transylavania, Romania, Europe

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In the 1200s, a tumultuous era unfolded as Angevin kings held vast territories in both France and Britain. The power struggle between these monarchs shaped the course of history (EXPL2A-00352). Meanwhile, across Europe, remarkable advancements were being made. In the realm of medicine, Persian pharmacies flourished with their intricate knowledge and stunning artwork from the 13th century (GEUR2D-00005). Amidst political turmoil and scientific progress, tales of heroism emerged. One such story tells us about Haakon Haakonson who was brought to safety by the Birchlegs during this time (NATI2D-00054). These acts of bravery remind us that even in dark times, there is hope. On another continent, ancient civilizations thrived. The Anasazi or Ancestral Puebloans built impressive cliff-dwellings like Betatakin that still stand today as a testament to their ingenuity (Haakon Haakonson brought to safety by the Birchlegs, 1200s). Similarly, Casa Grande in Arizona showcases remnants of Hohokam ruins that offer glimpses into an ancient way of life. Yet amidst all these events unfolding around the world, one document would forever change governance - part of its preamble can be traced back to this period: The Magna Carta. This historic charter laid down principles that would shape modern democracy (Part of the Magna Carta preamble). As we delve deeper into history's tapestry woven during the 1200s (PASI2A-00001), we discover Chaco Canyon Anasazi ruins in New Mexico. These architectural marvels provide insights into complex societies thriving within arid landscapes (EXPL2A-00146).