1/13/2024 0 Comments Hidden lake nm![]() ![]() Until 1968, the Lechuguilla Caves serves as the mining site for guano. Lechuguilla Caves, Carlsbad Source: JB Manning / shutterstock Lechuguilla Caves The structures are well-structured and carefully aligned, the latest of which is Pueblo Bonito, a four-story building with over 650 rooms.ĭue to the delicate nature of the site, certain areas of the Chacoan National Historical Park are closed to the public but most of it is still visible by car or on the hiking routes.ħ. The Chacoan complex is spread over nine miles. Sadly, the complex was abandoned post-1150AD, mainly because of a drought that plagued the area for more than half a century. In total, there are about 15 complexes, some of which were amongst the largest constructions in New Mexico till the 19th century. These compounds are built in ways to capture the cycles of the sun and the moon – proof of the archaeoastronomy knowledge of the Pueblos. Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Nageezi Source: Nagel Photography / shutterstock Chaco Culture National Historical ParkĪnother mystical place by the Pueblos, the canyon of the Chacoans was once their cultural hub. In spite of its modern touch, Taos Pueblo still remains stubborn with its connection to the past. The doors are a much later, modern addition.Īlthough these buildings have been standing upright for 1000 years, repairs and maintenance have definitely helped to keep it strong. So, how did they enter or exit, you ask? Well, quite interestingly, in the early days, the Pueblos entered the buildings only from the top. Housing Taos Indians since at least the 1000CE, the settlement now comprises around 100 to 150 residents who are the original residents of the early settlers in the area.Įach original building is connected to a wall but didn’t have a window or a door. It consists of dwellings and ceremonial buildings which have been consistently inhabited for the last 1000 years. Representing the culture of the Pueblo Indians of Arizona and New Mexico, Taos Pueblo is located in the valley of a small tributary of the Rio Grande. Taos Pueblo, Taos Source: photogal / shutterstock Taos Pueblo Since their discovery, the caves have been extensively used to source guano – a fertilizer for the California fruit orchards, as a nuclear bunker by the military, and has been since visited by many famous personalities such as Amelia Earhart and Ty Cobb.ĥ. Located among the psychedelic cave systems are a variety of picturesque rooms and formations which are mostly named by Jim – the amazing Green Lake Room (named for its beautiful green color), the Mystery Room (named after the strange sounds could be heard), and the ‘bottomless pit’ (named because of the soft sand inside that prevents the sound of a stone drop). Jim stumbled upon the caves during one of his horse riding journeys through the Chihuahuan Desert, and later decided to come back with his friend, some food and water, homemade torches, and some strings to map one of the largest caverns in the planet. One of the largest cave systems in the world, the Carlsbad Caverns was discovered in 1898 by 16-year-old Jim White and his friend “pothead”. Carlsbad Caverns, Carlsbad Source: Doug Meek / shutterstock Carlsbad Caverns Let’s explore some of the hidden gems in New Mexico. Native Americans, Spanish Explorers, or aliens, the state definitely has a lot many secrets. The state was inhabited by several different Native American groups for thousands of years before it came under the control of European explorers.ĭid you know that New Mexico’s Albuquerque City is home to more than 300 hot air balloons and hence, is known as the ‘hot air balloon capital of the nation? Did you also know that New Mexico records an average of 1,000 official UFO sighting reports every year? Officially dubbed as the “Land of Enchantment,” New Mexico has been known to exist for a long time though it only earned its official recognition as a state in 1912. New Mexico is located in the southwestern part of the United States of America and is regarded as one of the mountain states.
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