Image catalogue number
980077T

Traditional Navajo houses in Monument Valley

The circular house on the left is the Woman's house. The more angular house on the right is the Men's house. Both types of houses are important locations for rituals of the Navajo religion. Their shapes are also important for the rituals. The houses have a wood pole frame and are covered by dirt to add insulation. The thick layers of dirt help keep the insides cool during the summer and warm during the winter.

The wood structure in the middle is a horse stall.