Google Earth Led Me To A Mysterious Ancient Wall Found In The Desert

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👍How to be a respectful visitor to these places👍
Native American groups still live in this area and beyond today. These places are still special and hold significance.
1️⃣Don't climb on walls or structures. Don't lean on or climb over them. Many places don't even need to be visited up close. View these places from a distance or with binoculars.
2️⃣Do not touch the rock art. Don't touch or create new rock art to preserve ancient stories.
3️⃣ Leave All Artifacts. Leave artifacts and structures undisturbed to maintain their historical significance. It is illegal and wrong to take artifacts. If you want something to take home, support local tribes by buying their handicrafts and jewelry.
4️⃣ Manage Waste Responsibly. Use waste bags; don't leave human or pet waste behind. Don't 'go' near cultural sites.
5️⃣ Camp With Care. Don't camp near historical sites. No fires near these areas, and ensure all waste is packed out. Don't make fires in caves or alcoves. Camp in designated spots only. When you leave, make sure to make the site cleaner and better than when you found it. Pick up extra trash you may see.
6️⃣ Control Your Pets. Don't let pets roam freely near archaeological areas to prevent destruction. Pets are not allowed in or near sites.
7️⃣ Preserve Fragile Areas. Don't disturb fossils and please protect delicate soil and plant life.
8️⃣ Follow Rules. Don't engage in illegal actions such as building cairns, or using climbing gear to access archaeological sites.
9️⃣ Obey Drone Rules and Laws. Numerous locations in the American Southwest and beyond, such as the Navajo Reservation, Wilderness Study Areas, and various restricted spaces, enforce strict drone usage prohibitions. It is crucial to not only honor the legacy of the people who once inhabited these areas but also show respect for the present-day residents and adhere to their local laws, customs and regulations.
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NOTE: I don't claim that I am the first person to "discover" these places. I just find things on Google Earth and want to go see what they are!
I do not claim to be an expert on anthropology, geology, or archaeology. I say that my channel is about "amateur archaeology". I don't have a degree or formal training in archaeology. I am just a hiker who loves to explore and see new things especially the ancient history in the American Southwest. This is what my channel is about. I hope you stick around and explore with me!
I do not give out locations to the places in my videos. I take seriously the responsibility to protect and respect these ancient places. If you do find/visit one of these locations, please visit respectfully. I try my best to hide noticeable landmarks, mountains, and canyons in my videos.
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[@andriadobbs6774]

I prefer the ambient sounds rather than music with the drone footage. Thank you, Jeff!

[@ShirleeKnott]

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[@TheTrekPlanner]

I will be focusing more on doing ambient music for drone footage!!

[@1nvisible1]

*@**8:45** wonder if the upright bare tree out of the hunting blind was new or intended to mimic deer antlers.* *@**9:13** are the mustard yellow circles on lower right pictographs?*

[@michelleharrell8452]

I love the natural sounds. I put these videos on full screen & makes it so much better to enjoy the video.

[@hoperules8874]

me too! I put it on the tv with great speakers-so niiice!

[@lisagoldberg5178]

Just hearing the sound of nature is relaxing!

[@ShirleeKnott]

💯

[@ShirleeKnott]

@@hoperules8874 💯

[@corinnelaking569]

I do as well. Wearing headphones makes sure I don't miss any sounds either.

[@mikeyhuntsman568]

You are a kind, considerate man. Thank you. Love the desert sounds.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you kindly, Mikey! I will do more of it!

[@scottperine8027]

Your videos just get better and better with every episode,thank you for the kindness Jeff.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

That is so great to hear! Thank you, Scott! 🙂

[@robertlarsen6516]

High spot - signal tower, fire on top to alert/communicate to fellow tribesmen. Occurs all along the Mogollon rim; love your (our) hikes, brother! I Enjoy every one…

[@DavidJohnson-iq2dd]

I agree on tower idea.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Love the signal tower idea! Thank you for hiking with me, Robert! 🙂 Means a lot to me!

[@marko7969]

Like a series of beacons

[@halward8672]

The melody of the bird, wind etc, must have been something amazing to wake up to...Thanks

[@CricketGirrl]

Awesome! I loved the extra ambient sounds. I was just thinking, you should do a short of the golden eagle. Like "golden eagle attacks drone." People would love that! ❤

[@TheTrekPlanner]

That is a great idea!! I will make a short on the golden eagle!!

[@jackiemack8653]

​​@@TheTrekPlannerCool and please be careful of flash floods. Also what a wonderful idea to play the sounds. For someone who can't get out and enjoy nature anymore I'm grateful.

[@staycurious0815]

Funfact: I live in the small town in Bavaria Germany where the company Deuter is, which produced your Rucksack 😀

[@prieten49]

Grüß Gott!

[@staycurious0815]

​@@prieten49 😃 Servus!

[@aubois1160]

Gott schütze Bayern! Grüße aus dem Schwarzwald 🙂

[@pkerit308]

Does your area have enough power?

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Swing by their factory and tell them they make some great backpacks! haha

[@sueellens]

I love the ambient sounds! I love all of your videos. Thank you!

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you, Sue! I'm grateful to you for your support!!

[@janettetippetts7942]

I love going on these adventures with you! Thank you for taking all of along and teaching us to respect historical sites.

[@Janet-in-the-attic]

I really enjoyed hearing the birds and wind. That was a good idea. I wonder did the ancient peoples build sentry points around their territory?

[@NativeViking74]

That is tuu tuu mii or Indian tea (not sure if I spelled it correct) which my ancestors have used and to this day we go and pick when its time. We are Paiute/Shoshone Indigenous Tribes from the Owens Valley.

[@kh7794]

Thanks!! I was pretty sure it had a name before Mormons arrived

[@fuimus5755]

If there was no pottery shards at the first site, I would think that it was not used for domestic purposes.

[@andydever]

I absolutely love the look of adventure in your face and your eyes

[@nancyday4824]

I loved the natural songs of the birds and the wind. Thank you for sharing :)

[@paulkitzhaber164]

I live in Colorado now. But for 25 years, everything for miles around my home looked just like that. Horse and I explored a lot. Thank you.

[@shirleygilchrest2187]

What a treat to hear all the natural sounds around you!

[@RobynSouder-rt9jf]

I, too, am glad you don't have alot of music. The natural sounds are wonderful to hear. Thanks for another great hike.

[@vonniebristow]

Thank you for the sensory input. I could almost smell the place! As a mother, I can come up with a thousand reasons to have a low wall around my mesa! To me this looks like a good summer dwelling. The seep, the hunting advantages,the farming possibilities. Yeah 👍 sign me up!

[@carlhumphrey5050]

We love the sounds of nature. Great idea. Should be in every video😊 And you're right, it feels like you are guiding us on a personal voyage

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Brilliant Ruins in a Brilliant Setting - this was a Fantastic Adventure - Great Landscape - nice Bird Sounds again ! Many Cheers from Australia !!!!

[@focusmerida6863]

Another nice video! I like that you slow pan the camera when focusing attention on particulars. Nothing feels rushed.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for that feedback!!

[@eleicajunstrom8724]

I think it was a Gathering Place for the Tribes to meet and have fun. BTW... I really enjoy being on your hikes and very thankful for you. Thank you and God Bless.

[@xvsj5833]

Thank you for sharing your interesting adventures ✌🏻🫶🏻

[@mirandamom1346]

I have seen walls built by ranchers in the middle of the desert to restrict cattle movement. Maybe the wall is meant to keep cattle away from the edge.

[@DO-hc3le]

This was my thought too, that the walls maybe kept people or animals from going over the edge.

[@deepg7084]

Good idea.

[@AbleMan.2178]

Probably. I'd put my bet on the initial Spanish ranchers tho. Too well done and big for later ranchers. Reason being is the initial Spanish explorers traveled with LARGE parties rather than later single family ranchers. (I have a small ranch/farm and KNOW how next to impossible this kinda structure is to build alone or with just a couple helpers)

[@chrisphar2305]

Im not sure its that hard, but you might be right. The Uk has 180,000 miles of drystone walls, the earliest are about 3000bc. Not usually that thick though. Slow work but its someting to do if you have taken your livestock up there. Could have happened for generations. @AbleMan.2178

[@rogercranwill5029]

My thinking was that people living on cliff edges would undoubtedly have younger children, and a wall would be an impediment before a curious child came to the edge of the cliff. It would also have a defensive purpose to deter incursions by other tribes.

[@stanleybridge]

Thanks Jeff!

[@GOYOSGardenTiedyes]

Been watching for a long time now I think this is my first comment though you do an outstanding job and I love your respect for everything. Thanks again for sharing.😁✌️

[@danielcrecordme3097]

LOL, I felt you were talking about me and my comments. If I were 30 years younger, I would be out there, so once again, thank you for taking me along with you. It was a wonderful

[@TheTrekPlanner]

You are so welcome! Glad you are here, Daniel!

[@user-McGiver]

this looks like the remains of a massive building to me... maybe not all sides had walls, and all wooden parts are gone... but the presence of water makes it livable...

[@stevefinneran7566]

Yes…it once was a massive red brick structure. An extreme heat event cooked and melted most of it down. Look into and research #Meltology #MeltedRedBrickUniversity

[@SelbyRadabah]

Love the sound!

[@barbaracarlisle8930]

YES on the nature sounds, used so well in the video. Curiosity and respect come through, something you share with Desert Drifter-very different but complementary approaches.

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

That was great, Jeff. I really enjoyed the sounds. Thank you!

[@sevenirises]

What a beautiful hike. That pause with the sound and rhythm of nature was so enjoyable. The more I watch your videos the better I understand the beauty and peaceful unity of the people who lived here. Thank you Jeff.

[@mariapanella8941]

Great idea to record the natural sounds. Loved it.

[@tinkmarshino]

I rarely leave comments but I did love that ambient sound with the drone shots.. it did "put me right there" as you intended. I do not know about others but I vote for that all the time you drone shoot. Oh, I looked at others comments and I guess I am not the only one.. good thought you had there.. as a History buff I can tell you this is of great interest to me especially since in the last few years I have turned my attention on the America's and jhow they were settled.. Well, before I start teaching I will go.. carry on son.. you are doing a bang up job here.

[@TheTrekPlanner]

I am so grateful you chose to leave a comment about the music! I debated about it for a while and wondered if the ambient sounds would be better at the end but decided to try to do it with the drone shots. I’m happy to hear it was enjoyable!! Thank you!

[@tinkmarshino]

@@TheTrekPlanner We are so grateful to you for sharing your love of ancient places like this.. I do appreciate you for it my friend. Carry on!

[@louevans6535]

I wish you the best adventures.

[@SelbyRadabah]

The sound is great with drone shots,

[@kellydiver]

Maybe the wall was to keep the children from wandering too close to the edge? Or maybe it was the wall of a dwelling? I don’t think all walls were necessarily defensive. I wonder if there’s a database somewhere of archaeological sites in the area where scientists have described them and recorded their hypotheses about how the sites were used and what they might have originally looked like. Cool find!

[@neesr13]

Even the ancients enjoyed patios with a view.

[@random22026]

Brings the site that much closer, when just the environmental sounds can be heard. (At one site you visited, you even caught a disembodied voice!) 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Timber81]

I left the southwest when I was ten. Your soundscape recording brought me back too some found memories of exploring with my parents. Awesomeness. Thank you!

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

I can empathise (empathize for Yanks) with you on the memories but can you explain to a Furriner why Americans have such a hard time working out when to use too/to/two/tu/tutu??? 😉😊

[@kenjones4564]

Natural sounds were great!!! Thanks

[@tonydagostino6158]

Two sided structure, more or less open to the south, sounds like a windbreak against the prevailing winds to me.

[@victoriamaaske7420]

Maybe fall or spring pasture.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

I think you are right about the walls being used to channel game to the cliff edge. More modern indigenous people did this at Buffalo Jump, Alberta. It isn't a logical defense nor dwelling design.

[@eegarim]

I had that very same thought just now.

[@cheryldueck318]

Another Albertan here, and I thought the same.

[@quinwilson5657]

That was my first thought.There are several "Buffalo Jumps" I know of in Wyoming.

[@nthomas87]

That was my thinking. I live in the Black Hills and we have them around the region for bison and other game.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@nthomas87 Granted the Earth's climate has been changing in recent times but I have some difficulty in envisioning the large herds of grassland herbivores placidly nibbling the verdant greenery up in those crags just waiting for the local tribes to scare them over the drop. Buffalo Jump sites are highly specific (and used over long periods, thus lots of evidence left) but that much human effort for the occasional solitary bighorn sheep etc (which would be more sure-footed and much more knowledgeable of the terrain than the local Tontos) seems counter-productive. 🤔😉😊

[@kathietee291]

Jeff, another interesting video! Thanks so much for taking us there, and recording the nature sounds! Awesome!

[@jeanwalke6015]

Really enjoy the trips!

[@user-uw9rn7gq9t]

Really interesting, you need to go further down the canyon. Thanks for the video!

[@maryturko6490]

What a beautiful place.

[@johntorelli3834]

WOW..... thank you so much for making that audio recording. Just amazing..... even better than music. You can put yhe music at the beginning and the end. Thanks for the hard work. I look forward to your weekly video.

[@cindywhalen5768]

Tire and spring set up for cows and deer. Love hear natural sounds of birds and bugs. For those of us who used to hike like you in our younger days the sounds bring back memories. Love the way you include us! 😊🙏🏻❤️ Spring would bring in animals! Great hunting set up!

[@denisecoyne6447]

Love the sound video so nice!

[@pippacarron1861]

Your filming is so realistic that at 2:30 I found myself leaning left to see further around the wall corner!

[@thelensmanphotography]

That spring would be an excellent spot to set up a game cam. There must be a lot of wildlife using it.

[@chuckzehnder530]

You continue to do a remarkable job in searching with Google Earth. Thanks again for taking this old man on such a great adventure.

[@edmunddantes935]

👍 moment of zen. Excellent. Couple minutes of quiet.

[@vickiestevens1699]

Loved the addition of the nature sounds. You do a great job of including us. Keep on trekkin. 💕

[@SteveDiamond-Iam]

I agree that the first site was a hunting chute, with blinds. That seems to make the most sense. I also love hearing the natural sounds. More of that, please!

[@karendavis7988]

Love your videos, Jeff. Thanks! ❤

[@janetlahm3207]

The natural sounds are super! Thank you. Great walk we went on

[@sandwitch4300]

How lovely to be able to explore knowing you are completely alone and with nature 😊.

[@angieconley6501]

Thank you for letting us hear the ambient sounds. I loved hearing that and watching the drone footage. I prefer that over the music. I’ve not ever said so, but I, too, feel like I’m hiking with you. In my younger years, I probably would have joined you or gone out on my own just to go out and enjoy nature. But these days, my legs don’t work like they used to, my back wouldn’t be able to stand the climbing and long walks, and my balance would have me falling at least every hour. I have a few degenerative issues and a problem with my brain now. So, I look forward to your posts all the time. It really takes me back to a time that I could walk all day and camp under the stars on the ground. Now I have to get creative when I camp. My back, hips and knees would be a problem all night long and in the morning I would need at least two strong, young men to pick me up off the ground. When I fall, I have to call emergency services to come pick me up. Usually they insist on taking me to the emergency room to get checked out. In the last 10 years, I have fallen too many times. I now break bones when I fall. I have broken my ankle, wrist, ribs and my hip. I had to get a new hip after that. But I really do miss it so much. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. 😊

[@SchoolforHackers]

I feel you sister. Osteoporosis eating me alive, but I still love these places! Good thing we’ve got TP. Hang tough!

[@PUPPYBONZ]

@!17:18 to the right , it is a giant petrified ancient tree lying down . Follow that fallen tree to the base and according to the Spainards (1550 ad ) there will be precious minerals were thhe trees roots were . That would be called a VEIN . 🥇⛏⚒

[@skibum6220]

There is no petrified tree… 🤣

[@Anname8]

That's the cliff side that fell away. 😊

[@TerriAnnNiemeier-dy3no]

Good morning, great cloudy day in Denver

[@HughDuszaPastor]

Destroyed ruins and granary spoke to me. The strategic positioning of it makes for one reason for its destruction. Someone didn't want to be seen coming and going miles away.

[@WisGuy4]

Jeff, what make and model drone do you use? I know that I am not the only one who is curious about your drone and photographic equipment. Maybe list that equipment as a standard part of your written introduction, like a lot of other channel hosts do. Thanks and keep up the excellent videos.

[@ivydixon3506]

Thank you so much for taking us all to see this ancient world. I loved the sounds of the birds and wind

[@christmaspony]

I love the nature sounds! Thank you for a great video! 😊👍

[@TheTrekPlanner]

Thanks for saying that!! I’ll be adding more nature sounds in next videos!

[@networkg]

Am I the only one who wants to yell "JEFF ! Be Careful!" when he gets too close to the edge of the cliff for a shot. Be careful Jeff.

[@marko7969]

It looks closer than it is

[@NewMexico1912]

In 1692, when the Spanish were reconquering the Southwest following the Pueblo revolts, the Pueblos would establish fortified residents on top of the mesas. So they could rain down arrows, bullets and boulders on the Spaniards. In Walatowa they had permanent Pueblos where the main mass of the tribe would live during the winter months. Then they would spread out to Summer hunting locations/farms/ etc. undoubtedly they had areas that would function as forts as well during times of war. Whether be against the Spanish, Navajos of even other Pueblos.

[@edyoung6756]

I've got an idea about the wall. But I'm sure most everyone has already guessed this. I'm guessing that if all those hunting blinds are so near the wall, it was built to keep the injured game from running over the edge. This would, of course, ensure they didn't have to find ways to descend it to retrieve their kill. Just a thought. Keep up the good work Jeff. 👍👍👍

[@katheyjberry]

I like the idea expressed by someone in the comments earlier - the walls near the cliff edges are to keep occupants safe, and within the confines. Similar to what we do today with boundaries and fencing.

[@alanturner2653]

Water at the top of the cliff was amazing

[@lucindajennings148]

😊 Another great hike. The sounds and the surroundings were so peaceful. 😊

[@renewinborne814]

Jeff... I love watching your videos. I am not bed bound or crippled, but it is just so satisfying to watch and explore nature with you in general.

[@renewinborne814]

Thank you Jeff, Trek Planner!

[@tamirundell8392]

That's amazing!

[@retiredboss4831]

I can't even imagine the terror these people lived in to be motivated to build these structures in such remote places, But they were not enough, as the structures are ruined, pottery has been trashed, and there is no trace of these people today.

[@waynemiller6156]

Great video Jeff

[@connielipp8648]

Another excellent video. thank you for taking us along.. hearing the sounds as we watched the drone was so awesome.. again, thank you : )

[@janderson5224]

Great idea! I love hearing the ambient nature sounds during the drone footage.

[@geoffwales8646]

I have such bad vertigo, just watching you film over that drop made me shiver. 😕

[@katep23]

Absolutely brilliant thank you! And I love the sounds section too - really does help to imagine we are there with you!

[@janeteverett1358]

Thank you for doing the things I can't anymore. I truly enjoy watching yor videos. Thank you

[@neilmacmusic]

Another great video adventure! As an Audio Post Pro i'm so happy you are going to start field recording- excellent move and such a unique opportunity as you are out there with just nature👍

[@danhoffman9232]

enjoyed the sound and over head combo.

[@valthatcher1235]

I totally agree with your other subs, I feel I'm there with you. Keep searching!

[@claireseyeviewonredbubble]

A residential building built on a high vantage point, easy to defend, from where you can spot game and also see enemies approach. Possibly an animal corral for trapping game.

[@Janer-52]

Another great adventure! To me, this looks almost like a place of worship. Nowhere to store grain, but plenty of area to dance, sing or teach. Maybe a school for young warriors?

[@iivin4233]

It's a relief to watch a video that says, "I found a wall on Google earth" without following the with, "It's clearly 200,000 years old and Atlantean".

[@kirsiselei8703]

Love the sounds and as allways enjoyed the video. Thx for takeing us along ❤👋🇫🇮

[@teresahasopinions2329]

I love your videos. And with the natural sounds, it's perfect!

[@1944chevytruck]

Amazing amount of people must of lived there years ago!

[@kt6332]

Love the sound! Love the hikes! Thanks!

[@66bentleyT1]

Great idea Jeff to include the natural sounds of your Trek locations!

[@billykershaw2781]

Thanks....always a must view...

[@user-yp4nl9jl4y]

Thank you so much for the sound recording. Love it.

[@edhazlewood124]

Great video, thanks.

[@user-zc8mk7mm7w]

11:03 one could totally relax into sleep with these background sounds. These ancient civilizations had it rough but definitelyhad it right.

[@user-zb8qo4oz3s]

I think you're right about it being a hunting spot. That was my first impression, and as the drone flew above it I thought it was the perfect shape to funnel game through to either fall off the cliffs or trap them.

[@pazzazz1]

I really enjoyed the sound piece you did and always enjoy going on your journey! Great photography!

[@victorldunn9638]

Amazing to share in your quests, and the respectful way that you treat what you find - Thank You. Love the Drone shots - But you hand-held views over the cliff edge give me vertigo as if I am about to slide on the loose rocks! - Stay Safe