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Perry Tank Canyon |
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On top of Perry Mesa are "Seven Cities of Stone" – actually large pueblos containing 100 or more rooms – occupied in the 14th century by people belonging to what archaeologists call the Perry Mesa Tradition. While the architecture must have been impressive in ancient times, the buildings are mostly rubble now. Today, I believe it's the rock art on Perry Mesa that steals the show. |
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 This petroglyph panel includes a duck. The image is unique enough that the ruin at Perry Tank Canyon is officially named Pueblo Pato.  The hat was placed on this human for size reference. It's a big petroglyph – with even bigger feet. Oversize feet are common on both people and animal artwork on Perry Mesa. Ducks. Big feet. These people had a sense of humor. The book Ruins Seldom Seen is available from www.GlobePequot.com |