Discovery 68 with Commercials (1969)
This episode of “Discovery 68” explores the history of the Mesa Verde National Park and its ancient inhabitants, particularly focusing on the cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans. The program discusses the architecture of these dwellings, the daily lives of the people, and the mysterious disappearance of their civilization around the late 13th century, likely due to prolonged drought and external conflicts. The episode also introduces a 1,600-year-old mummy named Esther, providing insight into the lives of early Native Americans in the region. Plus there are some great TV commercials spliced into this print.
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