Cliff Dwelling Collection (#3)

Breaktrough a tufa rock, Rose Valley, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Nevsehir Province, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Dovecote in a hollow tuff rock, Goreme, Cappadocia, Nevsehir Province, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Cone of tuff, chimney, Goereme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Uchisar cave city in Cappadocia Turkey - nature background

Hot air balloon flying over Cappadocia Turkey
Hot air balloon flying over rock landscape at Cappadocia Turkey

Tree and evil eye amulet in Cappadocia Turkey - nature background

Spruce Tree House and Kivas
View of kivas and Spruce tree house cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park

Ancient Dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park
USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO Heritage), Spruce Tree House Cliff dwellings

Ancient Dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park
USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO Heritage), Square Tower House dwellings

Ancient Dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park
USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO Heritage), Cliff Palace dwellings

Ancient Dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park
USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO Heritage), Cliff Palace dwellings

Ancient Dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park
USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO Heritage), Square Tower House dwellings

Man-made cave dwellings
Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Houses and man-made cave dwellings
Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Castle Rock, Uchisar, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Anatolia, Turkey

Castle Rock, Uchisar, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Anatolia, Turkey

Castle Rock, Uchisar, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Anatolia, Turkey

Tufa formations, Uchisar, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Anatolia, Turkey

Goereme Cityview at dusk

Medieval rock chapel in Matera, Italy
Church carved in the rocks of Materas old town, a UNESCO heritage site

Matera skyline illuminated at dusk, a UNESCO heritage site
Matera cityscape illuminated at dusk with sunset colors in background, Basilicata, Italy

Volcanic rock caved homes in Goreme
Horizontal image of old houses carved in volcanic rock in Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Volcanic rock carved homes near Goreme
Horizontal image of old houses carved in volcanic rock near Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Fairy Chimneys in Pasabag, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey
Panorama view of geologic site of Pasabag near the city of Avanos, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, Turkey.Cappadocia has a unique landscape with its rock dwellings and fairy chimneys

Area around Rock Castle
Uchisar, Cappadocia, Turkey

Goereme cityview at dusk
Cityview of Goereme (Cappadocia/Turkey). Unesco World Heritage Site

USA, New Mexico, Bandelier National Monument. Prehistoric Anasazi cliff dwelling and settlement near Santa Fe and Los Alamos

Ladder leading to a cliff dwelling, Bandalier National Monument, New Mexico, USA

North America, USA, New Mexico, Bandlelier National Monument. Ancient Anasazi ruins and cliff dwelllings in tuff rock

USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde NP. Anasazi Indians abandoned their villages, such as Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde N.P. Colorado, a World Heritage Site, about 1270AD

USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde NP. Visitors can get an overview of Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde NP in Colorado, a World Heritage Site, from the opposing rim

USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde NP. Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde NP in Colorado, a World Heritage Site, offers visitors a look into the past of the Anasazi culture

USA, Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1978). Square Tower House

Italy, Sicily Region, Sortino, province of Syracuse, Necropolis of Pantalica
Italy - Sicily Region - Sortino, province of Syracuse - Necropolis of Pantalica (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2005)

Italy, Sicily, Iblei Mountains, Cava d Ispica, Troglodyte caves
Italy - Sicily Region - Iblei Mountains - Cava d Ispica - Troglodyte caves

Italy, Sicily, Sortino, province of Syracuse, Necropolis of Pantalica
Italy - Sicily Region - Sortino, province of Syracuse - Necropolis of Pantalica (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2005)

USA, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1978). Dwellings of The Anasazi Indians

Mesa Verde National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Mummy Cave Ruins are located in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Navaho Nation, Arizona, USA
Mummy Cave Ruins are located in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Navaho Nation, near Chinle, Arizona, managed by National Park Service

North America, USA, Arizona. Montezuma Castle National Monument. Sinagua Indian cliff dwelling ruins, 20 room adobe home circa 1100

Hopi Indians visited Canyon de Chelly after AD 1300 and established year round residences, supported by Hopi legends and ceramics

GRAND CANYON: CLIMBER. Photographer Ellsworth Kolb scaling a wall of rock 400 feet above the mine on the Hummingbird Trail in the Grand Canyon in Arizona; at upper right is a ladder leading to a

MESA VERDE: MUG HOUSE. Three mugs found at the Mug House cliff dwelling at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Photograph by Fred Mang, Jr. c1965

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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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Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan petroglyph at White House ruins, Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Digital photograph

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Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan petroglyph of a human figure at the White House ruins, 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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Discover the captivating world of cliff dwellings, where ancient civilizations found refuge and built their homes in the most unlikely places. From the Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling at Betatakin to the mesmerizing Sassi di Matera in Southern Italy, these architectural marvels have stood the test of time. Take a breathtaking aerial view over Cliff Palace, an awe-inspiring site that once bustled with activity. Dating back to 1100-1400 AD, Montezuma Castle stands tall on a limestone cliff, showcasing the ingenuity and skill of its builders. Travel to Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico or Mesa Verde in Colorado for a glimpse into the rich history of Native American cultures. Explore Fallen Roof Ruin in Utah or Antelope Ruin in Arizona, both offering glimpses into ancient lives frozen in time. Venture beyond borders as we visit Dogashima in Japan and witness firsthand how cave dwellers carved out their homes from solid rock. Journey to Datong, China and step inside an enchanting cave house that holds stories from centuries past. Immerse yourself further into history as you encounter remnants of White House settlement established by Anasazi during the Pueblo Era. These cliff dwellings serve as reminders of human resilience and adaptability throughout generations. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time as we unravel mysteries hidden within these remarkable cliffs - where nature meets architecture and history intertwines with human creativity.