Gezicht op een dorp van het Hopi-volk before 1893

This is a photograph of a Hopi village by Gustaf Nordenskiöld. The terraced buildings here evoke a sense of community and continuity. These structures are more than just dwellings; they represent a deep connection to ancestral lands, and the repeated geometric patterns can be seen as an enduring symbol of cultural identity. This act of repeated building and dwelling, reminds me of the Tower of Babel. Throughout history, we see similar architectural motifs in ancient ziggurats and even early European cathedrals. These structures served as attempts to bridge the earthly and divine realms. Looking at the village scene, the geometric forms are more than architectural choices. It is evident that there is an emotional and psychological need to connect to our ancestors and the eternal. This image then is not just a record but an echo of our collective past.