"It's Like They Just Picked Up And Left" Near Perfect 1000-Year Old Ruin Left Me Utterly Astounded

It's in good condition because of its inaccessibility to it. How BEAUTIFUL.

If my Grandfather was still alive he would be obsessed with your channel. He was very into the Native American/early Americans. When he was in high school and college he would volunteer to participate in digs and archaeological studies. He usually had to pay his own way but that didn’t bother him. Once he had married and started a family he and my Grandma decided to move from Chicago to California. My Grandmother took their youngest two 13 month old and a three year old on the train but my grandfather didn’t want to miss all of the fascinating sites on the road from Chicago to California. He took my Mom (7) her older Brother (9) and my oldest aunt (11) and showed them all the places he had worked on and found many others along the way. He taught them, touch nothing and soak up the history. He had so many albums filled with photos and journaling. He was also a geologist, paleontologist, farmer and had two engineering degrees. They just don’t make men like him anymore, he would be 113 years old. He would love your channel so much!!!

Amazing to find anything intact after maybe 800 years.. It's a comfort knowing that there's something, somewhere... that hasn't been grabbled. Great work, kid.

Having lived in Arizona and visited various native sites, I'm pretty sure they would have grown their corn and other crops down in the valley and not on the top of the canyon. Though that canyon doesn't get much water nowadays, it almost certainly got more in the past. The history of Walnut Canyon east of Flagstaff may be another example. Not much water in the canyon these days, but in the past it was much wetter andd greener. I always enjoy your videos. So personable and down to earth. Not pretentious in any way, and when the terrain proves to be too dangerous, you don't push it. Plus I've noticed your editing and other skills just keep getting better. Thanks for making your channel and letting me and others tag along digitally in your hikes!

Just another fantastic video by Jeff Johnson...You are the Man...Thank You again for taking us along...Seriously, when you place Your camera equipment in your backpack, your literally placing all of your viewers in the backpack with you...Thank You...Never feel deleted, or a sense of unaccomplishment. Your Trek today was a complete success. Look at what you brought us, through drone technology. That wouldn't have happened had you not been close enough to operate it & the footage is Stunning...You're such a likable Dude...Very inviting, and the way You address us, as if we're there with You...Super Enjoyable to be a part of...I admire Your safety first approach & your understanding of your personal limitations. Without that, we don't get the content for one, but the understanding of what your really up against, and for that, much respect goes out to You...Thanks again & again, for all Your wonderful videos...I watch them over & over, because it's 10 x's better than day time t.v.

As someone who can’t physically do something like this, I really appreciate going on these adventures with you. Thank you.

I understand your sense of anticipation and appreciation. I, too, have had similar experience. As a thirteen year old, we lived in France for a few years. We rented an old chateau near Orlean. I would walk the grounds alone and imagine the scene hundreds of years ago. I would close my eyes and touch the ancient stone wall. I could hear the sounds of horses, carts, and clanging iron, the smell of smoke from cooking fires, and from fresh manure. I'll never forget that feeling and am so glad to have had a sense of appreciation for history. I feel how you feel. Keep it up, Kid. Jim Koeniger, Nokomis, Florida... 78 years old and STILL wide-eyed and awestruck by the world around me.

THIS WAS SUCH A GREAT ADVENTURE, JEFF! Thank you for taking us along; for being so respectful at these sites, mindful of preservation and that 'take only photographs, leave only footprints' ethic; and providing a role model for hikers everywhere: plan ahead, pack more than you need, keep you fam informed re your route and plans; and enjoy every moment! :D

The fence of sticks was a wind break for the fire. Soot is on the ceiling within that area.

Wow! I've been living in the SW my whole life, nearly 60 years, and have only seen one grind stone, and never a granary door still in place! Amazing find, thanks for sharing!

No shame in being careful Jeff. You’re alone on most of these adventures. I’ve been injured while working alone. It can suck in ways you likely haven’t envisioned. Stay safe.

Great that you respect the way of the indigenous, and dont expose the spots, but really bring us along. Be safe and God Bless!

That was fantastic! Such a beautiful well preserved spot. Thank you for so often emphasizing to not touch or disturb anything. Great hike!😊

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Your archaeological treks have become as good as movies! Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

Those scattered potsherds below the site may have been thrown down as you mentioned, or they may have been washed down by rain over hundreds of years. Great trip, thanks again for the fascinating video

It's like a display window in a museum. Thank you for giving us this chance of seeing it in its natural place. In my opinion, these structures and artifacts immortalize the people who built them and lived there solidifying their place in history.

At first, I couldn't imagine why you would not even reveal in which state this site exists. When I realized this is likely an untouched ruin, it became very clear. While you are not equipped to reach the ruin, there are those who are. When you talked of the amount of water required to build and sustain life in this location, I have an idea that even five hundred years ago there was considerably more rain and groundwater. I have studied Africa somewhat, and learned of the drying-up of South Africa, which was noted only two hundred years ago. Well done, Jeff!

Incredible find drones are amazing way to check things out without harming the site.

Thanks for keeping the site secret. I have explored the region for over 40 years and never came across something this intact. It seems these ancient people were captured and taken away. A sudden event.