I found a Maximum Security Ancient Ruin using Google Earth
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Published 2024-01-26
This story, and a picture on the internet, lead me down a rabbit hole and many hours scouring Google Earth..
After a long search, I finally found it, and we embarked on a long hike to see for myself if it was truly as incredible as I had heard.
When I saw this place in person finally, I was blown away by the ancient civilization that must have built this, and the lengths these people went to keep themselves safe from danger.
But I was left wondering, what would drive humans to such extreme lengths? and what would there life be like living in this incredible fortress?
Thanks for watching this video, and if anyone has any sort of ideas as to what they were protecting themselves from, and any other feedback for this video, I would love to hear from you in the comments.
Stay tuned for a lot more like this!
#geology #exploring #hiking #history #googleearth #outdoors #ancientdiscoveries #ruins
All Comments (21)
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I love this. Private citizens with drones and cameras making better content than the "History Channel" ever produced. The people have the power.
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This is called the Citadel, near Cedar Mesa West of Blandings, UT It's only a 4 mile hike. You don't need a special vehicle or equipment.
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I absolutely love the silence in this video, with only occasional speaking which really adds to how beautiful this place is. I appreciate and love your history lessons in this too and its like watching a very engaging short film.
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"I'm am very unobservant": finds incredibly beautiful and fascinating sites constantly. Lol, I'd tell you to keep it up but I don't think you have any plans to stop. Thanks for documenting this stuff!
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I appreciate your silence when filming some of this. Too many youtubers jabber on loudly every second. Part of the enchantment is the silence of the area. Only natural noises. Thank you
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I was in an accident in 2008 which left me paralyzed, so I don’t get to do the hiking and exploring that I used to. For me YouTube has come to somewhat filling that sense of adventure, although nothing beats the hands on, boots on the ground experience. I love history and Native American culture so please keep the vids coming
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I retired, bought lots of new, better, lighter camping equipment with the intentions of doing something like this. A severe lung infection which was quickly cured set me back. Now 8 years later, I am slowly rebuilding my energy and stamina. Maybe I’ll get to use that equipment again. Frankly, having kids like you out there filming, I get to live life (whatever the word is) through you.
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Thank you for responsibly exploring and responsibly sharing this site in the video.
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Thank you so much for sharing, and being respectful of these ruins. Also appreciate how you don't use music during the drone footage, really adds to the shots!
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As a vertigo sufferer I am so grateful to be able to see this fascinating place through your drone and video footage.
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what's also fascinating is that those rooms face the side with the most sun. you can tell by the lack of overall snow in the overhead shots. to find a place that has the most consistent daylight while hidden from all sides must have been such an ideal setting to find this spot. i'm blown away.
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I doubt that this outlook was a domicile. I believe that it was a lookout for a small number of observers, & that they would signal people on the ground some distance away, so that they could deal with intruders. WOW! What a spot !. I echo the comments of others & thank you for remaining essentially silent & for not destroying the video with the raucous music others incorporate in their videos. The weighted papers asking for visitors to leave all intact is a marvelous idea. So many ancient artifacts are vandalized with spray paint, and/or are damaged by people without regard for others, or for those who were the builders years ago. EXCELLENT video my friend. Thank you for sharing it with us. Cheers from Alberta.
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9:10. Walked past that amazing balanced rock and didn't even mention it.
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Wow this place is incredible. Great idea for a video!
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Outstanding video. IMHO one of the best uploads on YouTube, in fact.
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Awesome video in a very respectful way. I love the fact that you don't go too fast. We can hear you take it all in. Your silence speaks loudly. I appreciate that. I would also like to ask... At the 6:59 mark, am i the only one seeing the profile of a face in the huge rock in front of you?
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As an old lady who used to be able to do those things, it gives me great vicarious pleasure to watch your escapades😮
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Most likely a grain storage site. Really only one small room with signs of "habitation" (fire). Likely just one or two "residents" protecting stored crops. Incredible site, though. Youcould easily reach out to nearby tribal historians and find out for sure, but looks to be less than 1000 years old, so good chance community memory carries stories about this site. Thanks for the footwork. ❤
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Thank you for taking me to a place I could have never gone myself! Just the video of you standing on the edges gave me leg pains just looking at the height and drops....
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Fascinating structure, beautifully clear images and insightful commentary! Well done!
