Swedish archaeologist Gustav Nordenskiold was arrested after being accused of looting at this site.
Swedish archaeologist Gustav Nordenskiold was arrested after being accused of looting at this site. The rise of tourism at this site was promoted by a scale replica of its "Battle Rock" at the World's Columbian Exposition and by the photographs of William Henry Jackson, who was guided here from Parrott City by the prospector John Moss. Acowitz, a member of the Ute nation, commented that his people knew of this place, but never visited it for fear of disturbing the spirits of the dead. This site was first reported to the (*) Smithsonian by cowboys who had settled at Alamo Ranch and explored the upper course of Mancos Canyon. The Wetherill family acted as guides and assistants for the first excavations of this area, which includes Spruce Tree House, Balcony House, Cliff House and other well-preserved Anasazi dwellings. For 10 points, identify this southwest Colorado national park whose Spanish name refers to the green color of its vegetation.
Swedish archaeologist Gustav Nordenskiold was arrested after being accused of looting at this site.
Mesa Verde (National Park)