What an amazing site and scenery (talking about the rocks of course 😊). Really enjoyed this one. The ball court was fascinating. Looking forward to your next adventure.
I am glad you found the video helpful to your trip planning. Stay tuned to the channel as more Arizona based videos will be coming out over the next few Sundays. I also have a small but growing Playlist of places we have visited in Arizona that you might find useful for trip planning. ruclips.net/p/PL8C7l9Lm40bzYlV41Gd4aMtqzXM5SXxYT
Come visit us on the Navajo Nation. I’m a guide at Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Hopefully you are still on your road trip in AZ. Feel free to reach out - Leander.
@leanderstaley2432, Hi Leander, After reading your comment, I looked at some images of Canyon De Chelly National Monument and am now thinking the title on our Wupatki video might be an over statement. The Canyon De Chelly National Monument looks amazing. We would love to come out to the Navajo Nation and visit the Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Unfortunately, Erin and I are back home in Washington State. However, we are planning to head back to Arizona in the Spring of 2024. Please email us your contact information at our email address: searchingforhistory@outlook.com and hopefully we can make plans for next spring. Thanks so much for the invitation and thanks for watching the video!
Great video. One bit of advise stop for a second when you film a descriptive sign that way i can pause video and zoom in to read what it says thanks keep up the good work
9:20 - Yes… The word "hurricane" comes from the Taino Native American word "hurakán," which means "evil spirit of the wind." The Taino were a group of indigenous people who lived in the Caribbean and Bahamas before the arrival of Europeans. They believed that hurricanes were caused by evil spirits, and they would often perform rituals to try to appease them. The word "hurricane" was first used by Spanish explorers in the Caribbean, who heard the word from the Taino. The word eventually made its way into English, and it is now used to refer to all tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The Taino belief that hurricanes were caused by evil spirits is no longer widely held, but the word "hurricane" still carries a sense of danger and power. This is because hurricanes can be incredibly destructive, and they can cause a great deal of damage and loss of life. However, the Taino also believed that hurricanes could be a force for good. They believed that hurricanes could cleanse the land and bring new life. This belief is still reflected in some Native American cultures today, and there are still some people who believe that hurricanes can be a sign of spiritual renewal.
I thought it was too much of a coincidence to not be related but I didn't know the etymology of "hurricane" until now. Thanks so much for this insightful comment.
Thanks for the great video about this national monument! I have a question about your mics. It's clearly windy but the audio is great and there is hardly any wind noise. What brand and make of microphones do you use? Did you have to edit out any of the wind noise in post processing? Thanks!
Yes, it was windy and I was worried it was going to be a problem. We use the DJI Wireless Mic (with dead cats on when windy). No wind noise reduction in post processing. In our early videos I was never satisfied with the audio quality when using a shot gun microphone. The DJI Wireless Mic is a bit expensive but I am glad we invested in it. If you look closely in the video, you can see the microphones clipped to our shirts. I am glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for leaving a comment!
You know, I just do not know enough about Wupatki to be able to answer that question. As far as I remember, the informational panels around the site didn't mention it as a seasonal dwelling. You definitely should visit. It is a pretty cool pace. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
I'm just curious, we're you given permission to touch the pueblito? It does not matter if it was partially reconstructed or in its natural state. Perhaps not touching it would be the better choice. Heck not even my elders would allow us to touch the walls. In fact they have to make offerings in order to even enter or pray amongst our ancient sites.
I appreciate you taking the time to share with us the appropriate behavior when visiting these ancient sites. We will definitely follow your advice going forward. Thank you for leaving this comment.
Elders use to say the ancient being use to have slave traders that came from the south and were cannibals, so just image the walls 24 to 30 foot high . Made to keep people in. So yes they were different human beings. It was not all jolly back in them days.
It would be interesting to learn more about that. The National Park Service signage is definitely silent on that history. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
I am fairly certain they are not allowed at Wupatki. However, a drone would be awesome! We have been considering getting one. My main problem is I finding the time to study for the FAA's Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. It appears to be a fairly difficult test. Thanks for watching!
I am definitely on a steep videography learning curve. This is exactly the type of criticism I am looking for. I will try to work on slower pans on future outings. Thanks!
@betornween We keep getting this criticism. Apparently, people don’t want to see us when we are walking. 😊 This is something we will be changing when we record future videos. I think only show us when we have something to say or when you can see the site or landscape around us.
Hidden behind the beauty of these ruins is the unmitigated evidence of cannibalism. Ball courts were not for fun and games, the losers were killed and butchered.
The NPS didn't provide such information on their informational panels at the site. They only talked about games and trade. Do you have a reference for this? Thanks for watching!
The Aztecans and Mayans depicted in carvings the decapitation of the ball court losers and the construction of ball courts followed the northern migration/invasion of the Aztecans into the southwest. The NPS also is "credited" with the myths that the Chaco tribes lived in total harmony without chiefs, that all decisions were made in the Kivas by the entire community and that the ball courts were for gatherings and games. No mention of wanton cannibalism nor of the enslavement of nearby peaceful tribes. Mesa Verde was a victim of a Chaco raid, seeking slaves and man corn. NPS would have you believe that the inhabitants of Mesa Verde just "up and walked away". @@searchingforhistory
@@donwagner7395 That is really interesting (and gruesome). I am aware the ball court moved from mesoamerica to the southwest. I assumed or perhaps read it on an information panel (I don't remember) that it was cultural ideas that moved through trade connections rather than an actual invasion of Aztecans. However, I am far far from an expert on these cultures but I hope to learn more! Thanks for the information and thanks for commenting on the video.
@@donwagner7395 I’m familiar with the evidence of cannibalism at Chacoan sites, but please cite one reference that the ball courts in Arizona were used in the same way as those in the Aztec and Maya world.
This site was built by migrants from central Mexico who brought their ball court and kivas with them. They were not nice to the actual pueblo people, whom they forced to build this (and other) complexes with slave labor. They were wiped out in less than 300 years by the indigenous Navajo. (Navajo teaching) Kivas were dark because there is where the dark forces were worshiped
These buildings were built and lived in by some of the ancestors of the Hopi hence the Hopi names for these pueblos. The people who lived here migrated on until they reached and joined up with the other hopis who lived in similar pueblos on the three mesas on what is now called the "Hopi Indian Reservation". There are now 12 Hopi villages on top of and below those three mesas some of which are the oldest towns in America dating back a thousand years which means that those villages were contemporaneous with the Wupatki villages. Every Hopi clan has a migration story that tells where they come from and several clans trace their migration to and from the villages that now make up Wupatki National Monument. The people who lived at Wupatki were gone long before the Navajos entered that part of AZ from the Northeast. I recommend a visit to the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff to learn about the Native People who live in Arizona before visiting archaeological sites and also a visit to the Hopi Reservation which is located 60 miles north of Winslow on Route 87. You'll find out that Kivas are semi-subterranean religious chambers where Hopi religious ceremonies still take place and NOT places where "dark forces" are worshipped.
What a treat to be able to to visit the site via your video. What a fascinating and beautiful place. Thank you!
Our pleasure! We are so happy you enjoyed it. One of our goals this year is to visit more ancient pueblo sites. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this well-narrated and well-photographed video. We are so fortunate to be able to walk in such sacred places.
We are happy you liked the video! Thanks for watching!
What an amazing site and scenery (talking about the rocks of course 😊). Really enjoyed this one. The ball court was fascinating. Looking forward to your next adventure.
The ball court was pretty cool. I highly recommend Wupatki National Monument if you ever get a chance. As always, thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing that...
It was an amazing place to visit. Thanks for leaving a comment and thanks for watching!
One more site to add to our trip this fall.thank you for this video
I am glad you found the video helpful to your trip planning. Stay tuned to the channel as more Arizona based videos will be coming out over the next few Sundays. I also have a small but growing Playlist of places we have visited in Arizona that you might find useful for trip planning. ruclips.net/p/PL8C7l9Lm40bzYlV41Gd4aMtqzXM5SXxYT
Come visit us on the Navajo Nation. I’m a guide at Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Hopefully you are still on your road trip in AZ. Feel free to reach out - Leander.
@leanderstaley2432, Hi Leander,
After reading your comment, I looked at some images of Canyon De Chelly National Monument and am now thinking the title on our Wupatki video might be an over statement. The Canyon De Chelly National Monument looks amazing. We would love to come out to the Navajo Nation and visit the Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Unfortunately, Erin and I are back home in Washington State. However, we are planning to head back to Arizona in the Spring of 2024. Please email us your contact information at our email address: searchingforhistory@outlook.com and hopefully we can make plans for next spring. Thanks so much for the invitation and thanks for watching the video!
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@@garybradberry1378 Hello
How amazing thank you 😊
Thanks for watching!
I liked your observation that what has been reconstructed is only a small part of the original.
It was a bit of speculation on our part based on the amount of rubble we could see scattered around the site.
Good pics!
Glad you liked the video!
Thanks! ❤
We are glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
Great video. One bit of advise stop for a second when you film a descriptive sign that way i can pause video and zoom in to read what it says thanks keep up the good work
I will keep that in mind next time we are in front of an information panel. Glad you liked the video!
9:20 - Yes… The word "hurricane" comes from the Taino Native American word "hurakán," which means "evil spirit of the wind." The Taino were a group of indigenous people who lived in the Caribbean and Bahamas before the arrival of Europeans. They believed that hurricanes were caused by evil spirits, and they would often perform rituals to try to appease them.
The word "hurricane" was first used by Spanish explorers in the Caribbean, who heard the word from the Taino. The word eventually made its way into English, and it is now used to refer to all tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
The Taino belief that hurricanes were caused by evil spirits is no longer widely held, but the word "hurricane" still carries a sense of danger and power. This is because hurricanes can be incredibly destructive, and they can cause a great deal of damage and loss of life.
However, the Taino also believed that hurricanes could be a force for good. They believed that hurricanes could cleanse the land and bring new life. This belief is still reflected in some Native American cultures today, and there are still some people who believe that hurricanes can be a sign of spiritual renewal.
I thought it was too much of a coincidence to not be related but I didn't know the etymology of "hurricane" until now. Thanks so much for this insightful comment.
Thanks for the great video about this national monument! I have a question about your mics. It's clearly windy but the audio is great and there is hardly any wind noise. What brand and make of microphones do you use? Did you have to edit out any of the wind noise in post processing? Thanks!
Yes, it was windy and I was worried it was going to be a problem. We use the DJI Wireless Mic (with dead cats on when windy). No wind noise reduction in post processing. In our early videos I was never satisfied with the audio quality when using a shot gun microphone. The DJI Wireless Mic is a bit expensive but I am glad we invested in it. If you look closely in the video, you can see the microphones clipped to our shirts. I am glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for leaving a comment!
@@searchingforhistory Thank you!
In Indiana we had a coolroom built on top of the well. It is just younger generations don't know about these things.
That makes sense and a good idea! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video, I definitely want to visit it in winter. Do you suppose this was their winter home? Summer in Flag?
You know, I just do not know enough about Wupatki to be able to answer that question. As far as I remember, the informational panels around the site didn't mention it as a seasonal dwelling. You definitely should visit. It is a pretty cool pace. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
It was originally a spring…. That’s why the air is cool.
Yes, there is definitely water down in there. Makes me wonder if the underground system can be accessed in other locations. Thanks for watching!
I'm just curious, we're you given permission to touch the pueblito? It does not matter if it was partially reconstructed or in its natural state. Perhaps not touching it would be the better choice.
Heck not even my elders would allow us to touch the walls. In fact they have to make offerings in order to even enter or pray amongst our ancient sites.
I appreciate you taking the time to share with us the appropriate behavior when visiting these ancient sites. We will definitely follow your advice going forward. Thank you for leaving this comment.
Elders use to say the ancient being use to have slave traders that came from the south and were cannibals, so just image the walls 24 to 30 foot high . Made to keep people in. So yes they were different human beings. It was not all jolly back in them days.
It would be interesting to learn more about that. The National Park Service signage is definitely silent on that history. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
The cold air probably indicates a water source below
You are probably right. I wonder if it was a product of condensation or an actual underground water source? Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
@@searchingforhistory in the past that is how they air conditioned when it got hot. Could still be done today with proper physics knowledge
@@victorfreeman5413 cool, literally. 🙂
Ball courts in Mexico have a different layout.
That would be interesting to see.
If allowed you might consider using a drone...I know certain or all National Parks do not allow them...Maybe because of birds.???
I am fairly certain they are not allowed at Wupatki. However, a drone would be awesome! We have been considering getting one. My main problem is I finding the time to study for the FAA's Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. It appears to be a fairly difficult test. Thanks for watching!
Nice video, but like most amateurs, you pan too quickly.
I am definitely on a steep videography learning curve. This is exactly the type of criticism I am looking for. I will try to work on slower pans on future outings. Thanks!
@@searchingforhistoryLess "youse" more views when just walking paths.
@betornween We keep getting this criticism. Apparently, people don’t want to see us when we are walking. 😊 This is something we will be changing when we record future videos. I think only show us when we have something to say or when you can see the site or landscape around us.
Hidden behind the beauty of these ruins is the unmitigated evidence of cannibalism. Ball courts were not for fun and games, the losers were killed and butchered.
The NPS didn't provide such information on their informational panels at the site. They only talked about games and trade. Do you have a reference for this? Thanks for watching!
The Aztecans and Mayans depicted in carvings the decapitation of the ball court losers and the construction of ball courts followed the northern migration/invasion of the Aztecans into the southwest. The NPS also is "credited" with the myths that the Chaco tribes lived in total harmony without chiefs, that all decisions were made in the Kivas by the entire community and that the ball courts were for gatherings and games. No mention of wanton cannibalism nor of the enslavement of nearby peaceful tribes. Mesa Verde was a victim of a Chaco raid, seeking slaves and man corn. NPS would have you believe that the inhabitants of Mesa Verde just "up and walked away". @@searchingforhistory
@@donwagner7395 That is really interesting (and gruesome). I am aware the ball court moved from mesoamerica to the southwest. I assumed or perhaps read it on an information panel (I don't remember) that it was cultural ideas that moved through trade connections rather than an actual invasion of Aztecans. However, I am far far from an expert on these cultures but I hope to learn more! Thanks for the information and thanks for commenting on the video.
@@donwagner7395 I’m familiar with the evidence of cannibalism at Chacoan sites, but please cite one reference that the ball courts in Arizona were used in the same way as those in the Aztec and Maya world.
This site was built by migrants from central Mexico who brought their ball court and kivas with them. They were not nice to the actual pueblo people, whom they forced to build this (and other) complexes with slave labor. They were wiped out in less than 300 years by the indigenous Navajo. (Navajo teaching) Kivas were dark because there is where the dark forces were worshiped
I need to find a book and learn more about these sites.
These buildings were built and lived in by some of the ancestors of the Hopi hence the Hopi names for these pueblos. The people who lived here migrated on until they reached and joined up with the other hopis who lived in similar pueblos on the three mesas on what is now called the "Hopi Indian Reservation". There are now 12 Hopi villages on top of and below those three mesas some of which are the oldest towns in America dating back a thousand years which means that those villages were contemporaneous with the Wupatki villages. Every Hopi clan has a migration story that tells where they come from and several clans trace their migration to and from the villages that now make up Wupatki National Monument. The people who lived at Wupatki were gone long before the Navajos entered that part of AZ from the Northeast. I recommend a visit to the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff to learn about the Native People who live in Arizona before visiting archaeological sites and also a visit to the Hopi Reservation which is located 60 miles north of Winslow on Route 87. You'll find out that Kivas are semi-subterranean religious chambers where Hopi religious ceremonies still take place and NOT places where "dark forces" are worshipped.
wasted by path walking - dud
Thanks for watching!