Exploring the Legacy of the Tsankawi People

The Tsankawi people were a part of the Ancestral Puebloan culture, whose story is written into the cliffs, mesas, and deep canyons of northern New Mexico. I’ve walked their land, stepped into the worn trails carved into the rock by countless footsteps, and stood in awe of the remnants of a world long gone yet so very alive in the landscape.
Today, I want to take you on a journey back in time to the Tsankawi pueblo, nestled within the Bandelier National Monument. It’s a place where history comes alive beneath your feet, where every step you take is a reminder of those who lived here centuries before, and where the breathtaking scenery of the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding mountains serve as a testament to the resilience of the land and the people who thrived upon it.
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