Tesuque Pueblo’s Camel Rock
Wind and rain through the centuries have created the sandstone rock formation that looks like a camel, as seen in this 1925 photo. Camel Rock
May 17, 2023
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Wind and rain through the centuries have created the sandstone rock formation that looks like a camel, as seen in this 1925 photo. Camel Rock
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