Canyon de Chelly, Wow!

In this video we take you to Northeast Arizona and Canyon de Chelly.

The history of Canyon de Chelly is a long and storied one, dating back thousands of years. The canyon has been inhabited by various Native American tribes for centuries, including the Anasazi and Navajo people.

The Anasazi people were the first to inhabit the canyon, arriving around 2,500 years ago. They built cliff dwellings and other structures within the canyon, some of which can still be seen today. The Anasazi are believed to have left the canyon around 1300 AD, possibly due to drought and other environmental factors.

The Navajo people arrived in the canyon in the 1700s, and they still live in the area today. They refer to the canyon as “Tseyi,” which means “inside the rock.” The Navajo people have a deep spiritual connection to the canyon, and many still live in traditional hogans within the park.

Canyon de Chelly played a significant role in the Navajo Wars of the 1860s and 1870s. The U.S. Army attempted to remove the Navajo people from the canyon and relocate them to a reservation in New Mexico. However, the Navajo people were able to resist the Army’s efforts and eventually negotiated a treaty with the U.S. government that allowed them to remain in the area.

Today, Canyon de Chelly is a National Monument and is managed by the National Park Service. It is considered a sacred place by the Navajo people, and visitors are asked to respect the cultural and spiritual significance of the area.

Enjoy the Video!

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