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Gran Quivira

Gran Quivira

Pictured is the apse end of the later church and convent at Gran Quivira, called Las Humanas by early Spanish explorers. It was the largest of the Salinas pueblos; nearly 2000 people lived in the village at one point. It served as a critical trade junction for many years.
Galleries: Gran Quivira Ruins
Keywords: Gran Quivira, Las Humanas, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, mission, pueblo
Photo Location: Gran Quivira Ruins, 25 miles south of Mountainair, NM
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 02/19/2014
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.0166667
F Number: 22
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 34°15'34.99"N 106°5'30.78"W
Picture Number: 26267