Gorgeous color images document a national treasure -- Bandelier National Monument. This amazing site has drawn archeologists for over a century, in search of the history behind the mysteriously deserted cliff dwellings of a once thriving community. This book is the next best thing to an actual visit to the ancestral homes in Frijoles Canyon near Los Alamos, New Mexico, and the perfect souvenir for anyone fortunate enough to have made the journey. The fabulous photographs depict sights that are distinctly Bandelier: amazingly preserved cliff dwellings, uncovered archeological treasure, and abundant natural beauty amidst unique volcanic formations. A researched history of the site sheds light on this unique treasure._x000D__x000D_ AUTHOR: John and Cassidy Olson are renowned professional interior, architectural and landscape photographers with years of experience photographing some of the finest homes and places of interest throughout the country. Their work has appeared in dozens of national shelter magazines, industry trade publications, and books sold worldwide.