Gezicht op de opening van een grafruimte in de rotsen in Mesa Verde National Park before 1893

This photograph, “Gezicht op de opening van een grafruimte in de rotsen in Mesa Verde National Park,” was taken by Swedish photographer Gustaf Nordenskiöld before 1893. It depicts the entrance to an Ancestral Puebloan burial chamber located within the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. The image highlights the natural rock formations that create the entrance to this ancient burial site, providing a glimpse into the rich history and cultural traditions of the Ancestral Puebloan people. Nordenskiöld was a young but talented photographer who captured the natural beauty and archeological significance of the American Southwest. His work offers a valuable record of the region’s landscapes and cultural heritage.