Trail of the Ancients - Yei or Spiritual Figure in Monument Valley

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Trail of the Ancients - Yei or Spiritual Figure in Monument Valley

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Original Caption: The formations in the photo are sandstone in Monument Valley which were named Yeis in the Navajo culture because they appear to be tall, standing figures. (A Yei is a Holy Person.)

Location: Monument Valley, Utah (37.016° N 110.204° W)

Status: Public domain. Photo courtesy of Utah's Canyon Country Visitor Services
Digital Photographs Relating to America's Byways

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1995 - 2013
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The U.S. National Archives
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