Gezicht op de ruïne van een rotswoning in Mesa Verde National Park before 1893

This black and white photograph by Gustaf Nordenskiöld, taken before 1893, depicts a cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde National Park. Nordenskiöld was a Swedish explorer and geologist who traveled to Mesa Verde to study the ruins of the ancient Ancestral Puebloan people. The image captures the intricate details of the dwelling, which is carved into the sandstone cliffs. This photograph serves as a valuable record of the architectural ingenuity and artistry of the Ancestral Puebloan people, providing a glimpse into their unique way of life.