Treasures of the Old West

When the Spanish explored the West, they discovered numerous ruins clinging to cliff sides and mountain tops. Today, many of these ancient Puebloan communities have been lost to the vagaries of time, human depredation and looting. Yet, many of these architectural and cultural treasures have been protected, stabilized, preserved and, in some cases, restored. These Indian ruins are at the foundation of America’s cultural and architectural preservation of human civilization that is a dynamic,