Dioramas
As a major early National Park,
Mesa Verde
was the site of much effort of the Civilian Conservation Corps
during the depression years.
along with the construction of many
buildings and trails
the CCC constructed dioramas of what was considered the life of the Mesa Verde
residents
hunting large animals
extended family groups living in the shelter of a cliff alcove
pit houses and the above ground dwellings
the alcove dwellers, showing the entrance to the kiva
Other Exhibits in the Museum
painting of the life at Mesa Verde
Rock Art
pottery made from coils
