There was popular (if incorrect) belief in the  1800’s that these dwellings were built by the Aztecs or Toltecs of Mexico. They were, in fact, built by the Anasazi Indians of the Four Corners region. These doorways at Aztec, New Mexico speak of  passages, not only of time , but of cultures and civilizations. Two groups of Anasazi lived here from the 1100’s to the 1300’s. Fertile soil and plentiful water sustained these ancient people who lived in harmony with each other and the land.

The sky through these doors symbolizes the future, bright and positive that awaits all who travel through the passage of life and learning with reverence and respect not only for Mother Earth, but for the ones we share our journeys with.

May your Passage be a good one!