Interieur van Long House in Mesa Verde National Park before 1893

This black and white photograph, taken before 1893 by Gustaf Nordenskiöld, shows the interior of a *Long House* in *Mesa Verde National Park*. The *Long Houses* were built by the *Ancestral Puebloan people* and served as communal dwellings. The image depicts a large, cavernous space with multiple rooms, capturing the architectural ingenuity of this ancient civilization. This photograph provides a glimpse into the fascinating history of the *Ancestral Puebloans* and their unique way of life.