In Search of the "Moqui Queen" - Hanksville to Lake Powell Via Utah Hwy 95 скачать в хорошем качестве

In Search of the "Moqui Queen" - Hanksville to Lake Powell Via Utah Hwy 95

The Moqui Queen The Moqui Queen is a large pictograph located in an alcove just south of the Hog Spring rest area in North Wash, Utah. According to Stephen Krieg's blog post, the Moqui Queen is at least 1,000 years old, and its age is attributed to the Barrier Canyon Style, which is older than the petroglyphs and pictographs of the Ancestral Puebloans. The pictograph is visible from Highway 95 near Hog Spring Rest Area, and Stephen Krieg has visited the site multiple times, describing it as a "Revered Matriarch of a Tribe or Clan" or a "Vision of a Shaman". The Moqui Queen is not the only notable feature in the area. North Wash is also home to numerous small side canyons, including Moqui Canyon, which stretches for almost 4 miles before splitting into two branches. In addition, the area is known for its unique geological formations, including the Moqui marbles, which are small, brownish-black balls composed of iron oxide and sandstone. What did the Moqui Queen represent? The Moqui Queen is believed to be a representation of a female figure from the prehistoric Ancestral Puebloan culture. According to Stephen Krieg's research, the Moqui Queen is thought to be a "revered matriarch of a tribe or clan" or a "vision of a shaman". In the context of Ancestral Puebloan culture, matriarchal figures often represented fertility, abundance, and spiritual power. They may have also symbolized protection, guidance, and wisdom. Some researchers suggest that the Moqui Queen may have been a representation of a female deity or a powerful spiritual leader in the community. It's worth noting that the meaning and significance of the Moqui Queen are not universally accepted and may be open to interpretation. However, her importance as a cultural and spiritual symbol is evident in her enduring presence and reverence in the region. References: Stephen Krieg Photography Blog: Revisiting the Mysterious Moki Queen Utah Geological Survey: Moqui marbles Climbing in Moqui (Moki) Canyon, South Central Utah Puebloan Art and Symbolism: A Study of the Prehistoric Ancestral Puebloan Culture