Adobe Collection (#8)

Adobe church at Taos Pueblo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taos, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Flock of pigeons flying from the historic adobe San Francisco de Asis church in Taos, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

USA, New Mexico. Rosaries hang from a tree outside of the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe

Taos, New Mexico, USA

Huaca Huallamarca San Isidro, Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Huaca Huallamarca, adobe pyramid, possibly from Quechua wak a, a local god of protection, a sacred object or place / sacred Walla a people, marka village

Huaca Pucllana Miraflores, Lima, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Ancient people of Huaca Pucllana or Huaca Juliana. Recreation of builders and contruction workers, it is a great adobe and clay pyramid located in the Miraflores district of central Lima, Peru

Cairo - General View, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo - General View, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Colorful dressed girl in Yazd adobe old town, Iran
Colorful dressed muslim girl walking in Yazd adobe old town, Iran

Traditional adobe building in Yazd old town, Iran
Yazd is an ancient desert city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd province. Since 2017 its listed by UNESCO as a world heritage

Meybod old house and wind tower, Iran
Meybod is a major desert city in Yazd Province, Iran. It is an ancient city that goes back to pre-Islamic arena and, hence, is the home to many ancient points of interests

North America; USA; New Mexico; Exterior facade of Sacred Heart Church in Nambe New Mexico

North America; USA; New Mexico; Socorro; Mission San Miguel Socorro

North America; USA; New Mexico; Sant Fe; Santa Fe, New Mexico, Canyon Road, mail box

North America; USA; New Mexico; Sant Fe; Adobe structure with protruding vigas and Snow

Cactus outside an adobe building, Tucson, Arizona, United States

The Casino, Agua Caliente, c1939. From Souvenir of Tijuana, Mexico. [Western Publishing & Novelty Co. Los Angeles, Calif.]

Adobe houses, New Mexico, USA, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Adobe houses, New Mexico, USA, late 19th century. Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings by John L Stoddard, published by the Werner Company, (Chicago, c1899)

Susa, Khuzestan, Iran, c1890. View of the ancient city of Susa or Shush, which was the administrative capital of the Persian king Darius I

Saudi Arabia, Najran, Najran. Built in the 1940s, Najran Fort, or Qasr al-Imara, with its adobe walls and white-washed crenellations

Walpi homes-Hopi, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Walpi homes-Hopi, c1907. Women climbing ladder and steps of pueblo building

Hopi house builder, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hopi house builder, c1905. Hopi Indian buiding adobe house

The old bell tower, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The old bell tower, c1905. Bell in opening in wall, pueblo buildings in background

Tablita dance-San Ildefonso, 1905, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Tablita dance-San Ildefonso, 1905, c1905. Tewa Indians dancing outside of adobe buildings

Walpi maidens-Hopi, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Walpi maidens-Hopi, c1906

Window looks out onto the Ouzazate Kasbah in Morocco
Ouzazate, Morocco - February 2004; Gateway to the Sahara Desert, Ouzazate is a city and capital of Ouarzazate Province in the Dra-Tafilalet region of south-central Morocco

USA, New Mexico, Pueblo de Taos. Adobe multistoried pueblos at Pueblo de Taos Indian Reservation in New Mexico, are the forerunners of modern apartment buildings and a World Heritage Site

TUNISIA. GABES. Matmata. Berber troglodyte architecture

YEMEN. SANA A. Sana. Yemeni adobe architecture

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Native American actress and model, Tailinh Agoyo. (MR)

Traditional Hopi girl, Povi Lomayauma 16 year old teenager, dressed in traditionally woven cotton dress holds a traditional fired clay pottery bowl while posing on the First Mesa near Polacca Arizona

TEXAS: THE ALAMO, 1836. The storming of the Alamo at San Antonio, Texas, 23 February 1836 by General Santa Anna and his troops. American engraving, 19th century

Oldest house in the US, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Oldest house in the U.S. as seen on a Santa Fe street in the 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

El Paso, Texas, in the mid-1800s
Busy village of El Paso, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Oraibi, a Hopi village, 1870s
Hopi village of Oraibi, from John Wesley Powells description, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Mexican women making tortillas, 1800s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

El Paso, Texas, 1800s
Street in El Paso, Texas, in the mid-1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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A view towards the Burj Al Arab and from Madinat Jumeirah

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Adobe: From the Holy Santuario in Chimayo, New Mexico to the Vibrant Che Guevara Mural in Havana" Step into a world where history and culture intertwine seamlessly - welcome to the enchanting realm of adobe. In Chimayo, New Mexico, United States, stands the awe-inspiring Holy Santuario, often referred to as the Lourdes of America. Its adobe walls exude an air of spirituality that captivates all who visit. Traveling southward to Havana, Cuba, one cannot miss the striking sight of a dilapidated wall adorned with a vibrant Che Guevara mural. This juxtaposition showcases how they are serve as both canvas and testament to revolutionary spirits. Closer to home lies San Miguel in Santa Fe, New Mexico - its oldest church proudly displaying a cross crafted from this timeless material. The resilience and endurance embodied by this ancient structure is truly remarkable. Venturing further across borders brings us to Mexico's rustic charm; here we find traditional adobe houses nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes. Bake ovens and mules stand as testaments to age-old traditions that have stood strong for generations. As we journey through time, we encounter architectural marvels like the Governors Palace on Santa Fe Plaza dating back centuries. Its sturdy adobe construction serves as a reminder of our rich heritage and enduring legacy. From Arizona's Casa Grande Hohokam ruins to Taos Pueblo's 1800s structures in New Mexico - these remnants transport us back in time when adobe was not just a building material but also an art form etched into history itself. Even beyond American borders lies Syria's village street near Aleppo; its charming adobe buildings whisper tales of community bonds forged over countless generations. Across continents lies Sky City at Acoma Pueblo - perched atop towering cliffs made entirely out of earthy hues reminiscent of ancient adobe dwellings.