from the Etowah Indian Mounds
29 January 2011
We went to visit the Etowah Indian Mounds today.
This is the hut that they built in what they think was the style of the Etowahs around 800 years ago.
800 years ago is not really something I can wrap my head around, though I am quite familiar with red Georgia clay.
They also dug this ditch around the area to help give themselves the advantage in battle.
Beautiful, isn't it?
Lovely! :D Now you're provoking my anthropology degree to rear its head ... ;)
Posted by: Crystal | 29 January 2011 at 08:37 PM
Lovely, Maya. These primitive cultures make us appreciate the times we live in with modern conveniences, etc. On the other hand, they worked hard to survive and very likely had less distractions than we do. Usually family ties were strong because they spent more time together but also because they depended on each other for survival.
Those colours of the red clay and the blu would make a nice yarn, no?
Posted by: Bonny | 29 January 2011 at 10:17 PM
Looks like an educational trip and such a wonderful, sunny day too! That clay is such and amazing colour!
Posted by: Mary Smith | 30 January 2011 at 01:03 AM
Beautful photography, Maya! Reminds me of those mountain-wandering days w my parents and how i always loved to visit the Etowah Mounds. Thank you.
Posted by: Jude Cowell | 30 January 2011 at 02:53 PM
Yes it is beautiful...
Posted by: Teresa | 31 January 2011 at 11:01 AM
Very cool indeed.
Posted by: Alexis | 02 February 2011 at 07:11 PM
quite lovely! love the close-ups, and the texture.
Posted by: Victoria | 02 February 2011 at 07:22 PM
gorgeous maya.
Posted by: melissa | 06 February 2011 at 12:05 AM