Red Doors and Ladders, Taos Pueblo, New Mexico

Photo ID# RW5859

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Consisting of 1,000 year old adobe structures, Taos Pueblo residences have no electricity nor running water. The ladders were historically used for protection against outside intruders. The home entrances were often located on the 2nd floor and the ladders pulled up during invasions.