I Found a Prehistoric Structure in the Strangest of Places

[@simonstott6571]

The fact that you don't add any music is so aesthetically pleasing, keep it up

[@LucieOvalx]

That is soo thrue

[@JosHawken]

Agree 100%. So relaxing yet really engaging to watch. And don't get jump scared awake if I fall asleep.

[@oldogre5999]

YES!!!! No piped in crap to spruce up the scenery... Or to attempt to defeat the Algorithms.... Just nice quite peace of mind and the occasional roar of Fighter Jets chewing up the sky!

[@barbaragoertz2932]

I agree!👍

[@RAJohns]

No

[@omidae]

Im sure I’m not the only one to appreciate that there is no music, no “theme song” no product placement, no sponsor-break. Makes so we can connect to the journey.

[@robanderson4137]

you prefer raw then...I'm also a producer of videos,..is it the kind of music you don't like or just any music being played...you know he added the wind effect to the drone shots...I liked it as well.

[@the_pov_channel]

Just wanted to leave a comment here to say - Thank you all so much. Because of you, 2024 was one of the best years of my life. I cannot wait to see where '25 is gonna take us. Happy holidays, happy new years. Hope you are getting out there and having a good start to the year. Love you all ❤

[@BelleOmbreGrey]

You're inspirational. Your work is stellar. Don't change anything. Wishing you the best new year

[@cactuskiwi4218]

@@the_pov_channel your videos are therapeutic my man

[@billywhyte6693]

Cheers son. Have a great 2025. Just woke up, first coffee & enjoyed this episode. Still dark, light snow, 7.50am nr Dunfermline Scotland.

[@rosskstar]

2025? It appears will be 'great tribulation' Christ warned about... but never fear, the 'hidden manna' is here! ~Rev. 2;17,28

[@rikwalton4378]

Brilliant channel my mate! Enjoyed all of your content in 2024 and look forward to future content. All the best for 2025 from Manchester, England 🖖🤟✌️

[@LindyLooo99]

The flat areas, honestly look like places that may have at one time, held water. And the WATER with dirt and silt over time just leveled into place. It's fascinating!

[@dystopianabanana]

@LindyLooo99, must have been an awesome experience.

[@kayleighllyn8253]

My thought too

[@hestheMaster]

Imagine the amount of rainfall over millions of years which easily can do this to sedimentary rock. Ancient first peoples would have definitely stayed there.

[@stephengrant6316]

@@hestheMaster Yes. In water, volcanic rock breaks down directly into clay minerals. These clays built up at the bottom of transient puddles until they formed an impermeable pan. After that occured, the brief puddles became real pools of water that could have lasted for weeks; long enough to support algae, marine insects and tiny shrimp. Over time the tiny plants and animals left behind layers of organic sediments. The watchtower looked to me to have been just such a clay pan pool that was modified by ancient people. A fish pond?

[@cliffmacfarlane6371]

I disagree. Still or non turbulent water wouldn't cause a vertical face in the "lip" of the surrounding rock, Looking at the drone shots, there's nowhere near enough elevation to cause enough turbulence to erode a near vertical face of up to a foot in height in the surrounding rock. With how soft the rock is to begin with, I'd be more inclined to lean towards human intervention to flatten an already relatively flat spot.

[@nicolepinkham4241]

All those caves and hidden corners kept making me think that a mountain lion or something was going to jump out from the darkness. I’m curious how you keep yourself protected from these kinds of threats. Your videos are amazing and so interesting and I’m glad there are brave people like you out there exploring places like this and taking the rest of us on your adventures!

[@algee2005]

When the mountain lion demands, we are there to provide. Give something back to nature and all that.

[@jaedonhurles3623]

Always carry a gun

[@D-train69]

The little kitty will typically attack from the back biting the neck an severing the main vane. Before you even know what happened.

[@FDB-]

Stay strapped

[@kevinweakley957]

Mountain lions don't see us as a food source. If you get attacked it's probably because you got between a mother and her kittens

[@TheWhore2culture]

That was possibly the best treck you've allowed us to vicariously enjoy,the only thing that could have made it better would be your awesome dog,but,I do understand why you didn't bring him. For me this is the closesed topography vibe to Oman,if you took away maybe 3/4 of the plant life. I do know what you mean about the serendipitous hand/foot holds. The excitement to feel you're occupying the same space as ancient people can make the hair on the back of your neck stand up,to find an artifact/evidence of some sort is sometimes kinda spooky. It's definitely the most beautiful landscape I've seen on your channel & I really enjoyed the nighttime shots. I loved walking during a full moon or camping out on the beach with the phosphorescent waves,that would be the payback for a day's climb up 2,000+feet & then down to the sea,on a pristine beach. Thais was around The Strait of Hormuz in the late 70s. To be able to enjoy the beauty & solitude is not for everyone, thank goodness, but,the reward of trekking into 'the middle of nowhere' far exceeds the effort expended. Thank you,so much,wishing you&yours a Very Happy New Year👋✌️

[@dystopianabanana]

Middle East, African, Australian Vibe happening for me here - although it lacks my homelands red dirt. And yes, miss that gorgeous four legged bush bandit but what an episode.

[@Beepinsqueekin]

The wind blowing hard during the drone footage makes me realize how tough life there must have been in the winter, especially babies and elderly.

[@quinonesdeserie8679]

The night sky is just so full of stars ... Great video... Still watching,

[@WeFi62]

Das muss man mehrmals sehen um all das schöne in sich aufnehmen zu können.

[@cool_buster]

this is one of the coolest youtube channels ive ever seen, you sir deserve millions of subscribers for the quality and hardwork you put into these videos

[@elimcfly350]

That place would be amazing during a heavy rain. So many waterfalls.

[@justmyway508]

Thats so incredible to be in the middle of nowhere and come across a caves roof covered in soot. Imagine the stories behind the nights of all the past visitors of that cave. Id give anything to be able to see those nights.

[@oatis053]

I love your channel. I really like when you get into some of the actual geology of the terrain you are covering. The actual geologic history is amazing! Thank you for all of your hard work that you put into these videos. Awesome man!

[@cjdeschu]

I’ve always been fascinated by geology. I’m forever bringing home rocks and stones. I grew up in NJ but have lived in eastern PA for nearly 60 (I am 81). I think PA is a beautiful state. I love our Appalachian foothills and endless forests. You guys are always saying the crazy formations are beautiful. To my geologically interested mind I find them fascinating, but not really beautiful. In 2009 my husband and I roamed the West for 8 weeks. I was fascinated. But I was so glad to get back to our green “Penn’s Woods.” I want to thank you for taking me along on your adventures to fascinating places I will never get to see. I’m also into genealogy, so I find the human history you are teaching us mind boggling.

[@ariera9873]

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[@Modern_Nostalgia]

those obsidian marbles are so cool

[@seabertotter4325]

The smaller ones were once called Apache tears.

[@MikeMarley-r9s]

Apache Tears .

[@JCTXFF]

I’m glad he told us what those were called obsidian marbles, I would have called them Commache love stones.

[@oldtop4682]

The common name for those obsidian nodules is "Apache tears". They are found in a lot of places in the West, and polish up nicely in a rock tumbler. Larger pieces would have been used for tool making, but workable obsidian is kinda rare in the region. This is a really cool canyon you found!

[@TheTalentedMrMe]

The fact I didn't see orcs running thru the valley holding two Hobbits was disappointing. I swear that's some Lord of the Rings looking landscape!

[@andreamobeck200]

It really does 😆

[@Sharon-sp7ye]

Or giants

[@the_pov_channel]

One time I bumped into two dudes cosplaying as Sam and Frodo to a T while we were backpacking in the Tetons. Absolutely blew my mind. Need to make a videos like that one day.

[@TheTalentedMrMe]

@@the_pov_channel GTFO! Yeah, we'll be needing to see that asap 😂😂😂

[@Dusty357]

😂😂😂​@@the_pov_channel

[@abbynormal2111]

Wow! What a fascinating site. How I appreciate modern technology that allows those (like me) who would not otherwise be able to see these amazing places to feel as if they are right there exploring them first hand. Thank you dear for taking us along on your journeys!

[@jamesn.economou9922]

Great video, and location, Nolan! This place is fantastic. I don't have an explanation for all of the features, that are involved in these rocks, but it sure looks like people have worked it over, in ancient times. Thanks for climbing in there, and sharing it with us. Great work, again!

[@hunkyhenry6092]

it's called nature erosion and grasping for straws. literally nothing unnatural about anything here except maybe the 12 rocks he put into a "wall" in 15 seconds before he filmed it

[@Penswordman]

Nicely done POV. I'm an old guy who spent my whole life in the SW and Rockies, so watching your treks is re-living life for me. Thanks a lot. And man, you're on the right track with your production and innovative camera work. It's already great, and I can see a lot of branches spreading out as your grow that tree. Very cool.

[@jcburdue]

Loved this video. Where’s Tui? He’s ok? I love that dog, he’s such a sport!

[@bobmccarter4135]

What an inhospitable landscape. Alien looking. Great adventure I’m sure. Keep the videos coming, Nolan. They’re great!

[@cjdeschu]

Inhospitable is an understatement

[@kathietee291]

Nolan, this is such a beautiful place! Thanks for your hard work and determination to get to these places, I know it is often difficult! We always know your video will not be a waste of our time! Much appreciated! Enjoy your freedom to do this for as long as you can!

[@Dontbedistracted13]

This was incredible. Thank you for sharing another adventure.

[@sallysullivan4463]

Wow. A puzzler. Thank you for this 'special' share, at the beginning of a new year ( that will probably be a "puzzler of it's own.") Music was not needed, the sound of your foot steps on the tuff was all that was needed. The Saguaro and barrel cactus indicate that sometimes there is water. ('n' all the thorny undergrowth indicate something special to me) The nite sky was spectacular. THANK YOU in a SPECIAL WAY for this "Share". It was a distraction that was much needed. (not at all crazy about the bats!)

[@lisadamele1108]

Back in the days you found a place to live that provided shelter and warmth and safety. No big screen TV , no comfy furniture. Just man in the wilderness. Great video

[@SD-vy7gj]

We still don't have access to that now.

[@Hossluver_Gal]

Another awesome video, Nolan!! Thx for taking us along. Crazy rock formations for sure!! 🤔🤔🤔

[@111jbd]

Love everything you bring to us Nolan! Your commentary is calm and curious, drone footage exceptional!

[@MargaretWellman-Turgeon]

Your stuff Always rocks, (lol) Nolan !! What a uniquely Awesome incredible place 😮 !! Thanks for taking us with you ❤

[@cameryngriffin4802]

For someone who’s getting a bachelor in environmental geology, this was very informative and interesting.

[@edisanapinab2974]

there is no way that google just randomly recommended this after being posted 30 seconds ago 😭

[@elysofly]

welcome to the party

[@monomarino5349]

Your comment was highlighted to me to ask if this was an appropriate comment. Big brother is always listening.

[@the_pov_channel]

The all-powerful algorithm works in mysterious ways

[@SK1TT7ES]

🇺🇸 ☠️

[@SK1TT7ES]

If you’re here telling us that this just happened to you, then I guess there is a way.

[@I_am_Junebug]

Also want to say that those of you with the ability to view this on a larger screen should do so. It's wonderful to watch on a big screen tv!

[@riksavering7049]

Brilliant Stuff. Your videos are incredible. Greetings from the central Oregon coast

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Lack of water now doesn't mean lack of water centuries ago. Thank you for another great adventure. Safe travels.

[@markmorley327]

I don’t think I have ever commented on one of your videos before. But I do watch them and love the way you present yourself and your knowledge. This is an amazing area. So cool to see it.

[@kameronpan2939]

I'm a new subscriber and I love your stuff!! Watching this while eating pizza 🍕😊

[@Cmon-Man]

What kinda pizza? 🍕 I want some pizza 🍕 C’mon man, give me some pizza 🍕

[@jimlipscomb3236]

I keep imagining the potential for ancient gardens in the water catching leveled spots. It's a super intriguing find!

[@MrJim418]

Your comments are always spot on and interesting, but your silent footages are amazing, because of your cinematic talent, you tell us so much without talking. Compare to your videos, Planete Earth documentary is almost boring. Thanks!

[@frostbyte101]

These could easily be an hour long. Great night shots, too. They add a more enigmatic quality than just beauty.

[@Richbund]

This place is magical with all the twists and turns in the rock and lovely natural design from wind and water. The geology shows much erosion from water which may be a clue to why you have found no pottery shards. In the distant past, there may have been some major flooding in this are. Although is looks like a great place to inhabit, I wonder how treacherous it gets when it rains and then probably floods quickly. Man, I love your videos and you have inspired me to look for and visit places like this if I can. Cheers

[@circlediamond1963]

And just because there is no running water there today doesn't mean it wasn't full of creeks and rivers thousands of years ago.

[@stevelawson4404]

Thanks!

[@stellaandstone2348]

What amazing scenery and geologic formations! Thanks for taking us along on this wonderful trek!

[@supabass4003]

Hi from Tasmania! We have insane geology here.

[@wes52101]

I've always wanted to see Tasmania, but I fear the closest I get in my lifetime is watching Tassie Boys Prospecting, and Rob Parson. Cheers from the US!

[@reaganadams379]

I love Tassie. So unique. The central plateau was eye-opening. The rocks on one of the mountains look as though it's been crushed down to boulders and dumped by giant dump trucks in the same place. It's truly boggles the mind how it has occurred naturally. Can't wait to go back for my 7th visit this year.

[@petrektek1385]

The whole island is insane! Woww

[@pauljohansen719]

Upside down geography

[@sebs42069]

Im from Mole Creek, Tasmania :). Hey brother!

[@maryd6745]

Very cool - thanks for letting us come along! Love it!

[@breannathompson9094]

Those caves look like a very nice place to cool off in the summer, I always wonder how many people have wandered through... it could be less than a handful, it could have been an entire wagon train of cattle drivers, it could have been just a few native hunters on a long track. A place the imagination can go wild.

[@bobtherat54]

My favorite channel. Videos somehow simultaneously have me relaxed and on the edge of my seat. Love ittttt

[@AMeise-vy4fk]

When the South West was created, Slartibartfast had a wired Day, but the Mice liked it.

[@lonl123]

It's a tough call as the areas you pointed out could be the result of natural water and wind erosion...the one clearing where you felt it was levelled by human actions, when you took the drone footage you can see its a natural shallow bowl...probably formed by water coming off the wall above, much like the much larger depression formed by water and wind erosion you showed at the beginning of the video. I think in these types of situations you will have to find other signs of habitation...obviously the soot collection is a great indicator, but still difficult to date or judge how much habitation was in that area. Fantastic video regardless, thank you for taking the time to upload it to the Tube.

[@jerrypotmesil8302]

This was one awesome place! Thank you for taking us there. But then you take us to some of the best areas in the southwest that Ive ever seen. I appreciate it all.

[@christianb474]

This man is doing exactly what ive always wanted to just go out and see nature that not many people will ever see.... bro gained a sub for sure

[@ninaotto6277]

I too am happy that there is no music to take the loveliness from nature!!! Excellent video dude.😊😊

[@cosmicrancher2169]

The cactus at 33:23 are likely prickly pear and a significant food source. It's odd you found "obsidian" marbles but no chert or obsidian flakes. Maybe those marbles were much harder than obsidian.

[@Mugwump7]

I could watch and listen to ya explore a cardboard box but this is awesome. You rock the cazbah

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

Missed your brave dog but this might have been a little more challenging to him. It would be interesting to know what that geological history was because those walls don't have mortar because of lack of water or because they are really ancient.

[@sandysanders4199]

This place is amazing! There are so many areas that look like there was once human intervention in the landscape. Beautiful!

[@GailSchneider-lj6wn]

Dramatic, amazing landscapes. He also showed some beautiful starry night photos - but i jumped about a foot when the loud sound of the tent zipper came next 😊

[@ddmitch1]

This is one of your best videos. Awesome drone work! Cool landscapes.

[@minimaker5600]

I love the perspective of the country around you that you can see with a drone!

[@Sparks53]

What a fascinating place that is and your drone work is great as it covers areas. I find myself holding my breath as you get close to a cliff edge and traverse sketchy areas. Thanks for another adventure!

[@KarenHansen-l4t]

What a unique area and gorgeous night. Again thank you for this adventure. Enjoy your channel miss the puppy.

[@shm62678]

I love that you’re listening to “Empire of the Summer Moon” while you’re out there! Such a great book! Keep up the good work!

[@kristennoelle9447]

You are an amazing tour guide for these incredible places! Wish KZbin wasn't going so ridiculously ham on commercials coz it really interrupts the flow of a beautiful video! 14 commercials in 20 minutes is mind shattering! Anyhoo.. can't wait to see what future travels you embark on & we're here for it! Godspeed 🙏💜

[@valethewolf49]

What a spellbinding place! It feels special, and definitely hints of people being there long ago. I literally got tears at the beauty of it against the night sky. ThankYou for sharing this.

[@bjarnii.magnusson3557]

Your videos are very nice, as always :) The landscape, vegetation and the various rock formations are impressive. Created by nature over many millions of years. I wish you and your four-legged friend all the best in the new year 🥂🍾🍀 Greetings from Iceland 🇮🇸

[@coloradotrish7297]

Another amazing post and super stellar drone footage! And a watchtower I agree. Love the obsidian marbles, the wall and your hopelessly observant humor! Look at 31:50 on the left looks like flattened access then one carve out then two more. Best from Colorado!

[@patosos4998]

Enjoyed the segment! If you go and research some of the questions you pondered and then add that in a voiceover it would add to the adventure. Also, giving a general location (not specific) would be a welcomed addition. Good work! Keep it up!

[@lindapowell917]

very cool place....thanks for doin the walkin

[@astridmiller7938]

love this and enjoy your journey and discoverires....well done

[@DigsOutdoors]

Love this video. I have a couple ideas of what you found there as far as human interaction is concerned. First one is that Native Americans did use that not so much as a settlement but a "stop over" between places. We have a place like that here in South West Pennsylvania called Meadowcroft Rock Shelter. They did find evidence of habitation, but it spanned almost 10,00 years and had elements of many different cultures within the Native American society. However, like you said, there was a distinct lack of artifacts there to support that. Another idea I had when it came to the lever clearing you found was rock hounds. The clearing had a definite lack of vegetation, so much so that is seems relatively recent in the grand scheme of things. It seemed like it could have been cleared of vegetation 30-40 years ago. Could have been a camp of sorts for the folks that were doing the rock hounding. If that was the case, then that would explain the lack of artifacts, the minerals that were just laying on the ground and the can you found early in the video. Not saying that Native Americans were not there, but having that in the equation would explain a good bit. Take what I said here with a grain of salt, just a theory.

[@hunkyhenry6092]

nothing in this canyon was altered by man most obvious natural erosion ever seen.

[@andy2641]

Who do you think made the rock walls

[@hunkyhenry6092]

The "rock walls" are 15 rocks stacked up and would take anyone about an hour to do. Probably the video creator.

[@andy2641]

@@hunkyhenry6092 loll yeah i suppose so

[@Fergus316]

​@@hunkyhenry6092 And how did he fake the smoke on the ceiling of the cave?

[@kiwidubz]

love the drone footage in your videos, am glad I found your channel. thanks

[@LaLuna2510]

Excellent video and commentary! Thanks!

[@saddlelac]

Really enjoyed this episode. But all of your content is very interesting. Very nice editing as always. Thank you!

[@barbararuss3881]

Thank once again for letting me live my dream through your eyes. Much love and respect from an old lady in SC. Stay safe.

[@iancamarillo]

Really nice shots and I like how you tie in the audio

[@Bmc661]

What an amazing channel ❤️. Soo glad it popped up on my feed, binge watching every video atm, the way everything is filmed is Beautiful

[@d.l.harrington4080]

The one thing I like about your videos are the surprise around the next corner. You got me hooked. Tell us about you video equipment. I would like to look up the specs on the drone.

[@dwightbowlin2216]

This video was really outstanding so many formations and shapes and you did a really good job making it without the distracting music keep going and exploring thanks for all you do

[@michaeltaylor4984]

Cool trip. I loved exploring caves. The most bizarre landscape I have explored is the Bisti Badlands of NM.

[@karronjoy1981]

The rock formation that is behind you when you are cooking looks like a griffin or gargoyle. You find the most intriguing places to show us. Love your videos.

[@purelightlove8888]

Stunning Drone Footage, Canyon & Caves!! One your best videos yet!! 🌜🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌎🌛

[@hermaotter5268]

Thank you for taking us along!! Awesome!

[@PreciousOFNature]

I take my hat off to all your efforts. Your work is truly admirable.

[@amberandrews6842]

I want the geodes! LOL 🥰🥰🥰 I really enjoyed this place. The Apache Tears were really sweet too! Thank you for bringing us along!!

[@fedora296]

So far the best videos of this type. hope you find peace there and the sense of freedom, understanding and nurturing that nature gives to her beloved children. mind a suggestion keep a SOS beacon with you all the time. Inform the local park rangers you are going there. have some one if you will of trust that will know where are you going and when planning to come back. if you don't have any family may help a local church there will be some one there one can trust. keep yourself happy, keep yourself alive.

[@mpetrino7330]

POV hi from Alberta, Canada , I hope you receive twice as much enjoyment in making content for the channel as we do watching it. Please continue to point out possibilities as you see them . Great content just love the areas you frequent. Thanks

[@user-nc3ig2mf7p]

That 3rd jet might have done that inversion for you, I’m sure the first two saw you & they noted it on their radios, bet they don’t see folks out there often. I was at Wright-Patterson many years ago taking photos from the last vantage point before the airstrip (oddly, no one else there) & a pilot tipped his wings for me as he was coming in to land. I swear he was less than 300 feet above! It was truly exhilarating 🛩️

[@rcz2931]

@the_pov_channel thanks for sharing your adventures to these beautiful places. I love exploring Google Earth for remote, unique places. Even though I know I'll never be able to visit any of the cool places I find, at least there is someone like you that is visiting these places and sharing these awesome videos. So thank you for giving me the next best thing 👍

[@raindog428]

Hands down my favourite channel xx

[@shpongled587]

Dude, I've been needing such content for ages. Stay trippy!

[@jm12322]

This is incredible and inspiring. I appreciate how you let the focus be on the journey and the landscape, and it really piques my interest in exploring remote locations myself some day. The most joy I've ever felt in my life was surrounding an adventure out west and the pictures I took there, but this gives me ideas for what to work toward in the future. Thank you. Love your channel.

[@machinethesun9243]

Glad that place is far away, otherwise, thousands of people would be climbing all over it and leaving garbage everywhere. Looks fun to climb around though, could spend a week there exploring.

[@LeTrashPanda]

For real, we live in a National Forest and are tired of the tailgate parties and the aftermath.

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

Not much of that wall left, but it’s definitely there. I doubt you can make a mortar that will last long out of that stuff. I almost wonder if it wasn’t more recent, protection from the new settlers.

[@FictionCautious]

No annoying music? No stupid embedded subtitles? Evidence of professional video editing. Bravo! That fighter jet was looking at you man.

[@ledart]

good job! Great place!⛺ Interesting idea!🏺⛰🪨🌄⏳

[@bananahpolkadot]

I feel like I’m exploring vicariously through you. I would LOVE to explore like this but I have fibromyalgia and POTS, and it would be dangerous for me to do so. Thanks for sharing your adventures! ❤️

[@garytull7730]

Amazing video as always. I think you're right about the inhabitation being very old, the sections of rock wall look very primitive and the lack of pottery and other traces add to it. Water would make this place totally different. Love those still nightsky pics, thanks for the eye candy.

[@dougclark3314]

Bro your filming is literally top 1%! Well done! Long time fan and you finally got me to comment! But gotta ask where your pup? 🐶❤ My wife and I love have brave she / he is!

[@DanitaDana21]

16:51 that star is the planet Venus.

[@jessegross9486]

I think that the flat areas you mention are due to water pooling. The water deposits sediment, leveling out the bowl, the excess water flows over the rim creating the water stains on the rock and slowly eroding the canyon below. Also keep in mind that weather patterns are only temporary, this place could've experienced heavy rains and had a steady water source. Awesome place, thanks for sharing!

[@valo0214]

One possibility is that the peoples only used this during the wetter part if year. Planting corn in the flat areas. Could explain for the lack of pottery. They would of taken them when they moved with the smaller metates? Such a cool place! Thx for bringing it to us!!

[@ignaciopagliaro7529]

I love that you’re listening to “empire of the summer moon” audiobook while exploring those lands!