Taos Pueblo, NM

Taos Pueblo is considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited community in the US. This postcard represents Hlaauma, the main structure North of 'the river'. The buildings are made entirely of adobe, an earth, straw and water mix. The Pueblo looks much like it did when the conquistadors first arrived. The exception is the introduction of doorways. At one time, the only entrance into the homes was by ladder through an opening in the rooftop.