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Canyons Of The Ancient National Monument Red Stone Masonry Ruins

Canyons Of The Ancient National Monument Red Stone Masonry Ruins, Cortez, Colorado · United States
Cortez, Colorado · United States
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Ancient masonry walls at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument feature rough-hewn, reddish-tan sandstone blocks stacked in tight horizontal layers. A central rectangular doorway opens onto a sandy dirt path receding into the structure, flanked by tall stalks of green grass in the foreground. Harsh, direct sunlight casts deep shadows within the stone crevices and the interior passageway. These dark recesses contrast sharply against the solid, vibrant blue sky.

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