Dwellings of the Ancients
Aug 24, 2025
I went in search of cliff dwellings of ancient Native Americans and found an impressive array in southeast Utah. A look at some that are more well known and some that very few people have seen. What's inside? Explore with me and find out!
Native American flute music played by The Rockhopper.
Check this out. Cliff dwellings.
I think we should get closer to the ruins.
What do you think?
I thought you might say that.
I'm not content with just a viewpoint.
I want to get you guys up close and personal with these ruins.
This ruin at Butler Wash is concealed from view.
Watch out for that poison ivy though.
It's on both sides of our path.
Wow, look at that.
Bushwhacking and crawling now.
Here's your ruins close up.
This is a ceremonial kiva.
As is this.
Fingerprints of ancient people.
Carved in steps.
Wow, I bet it's 20 degrees cooler inside here.
I've been searching for some old cliff dwellings.
And I think I may have spotted them.
Hovenweep National Monument.
Hovenweep House.