1972: Ancient Cliff City Provided Protection From Neighboring Tribes.

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Year1972
Decade1970s
LocationFlagstaff, Az, United States
Duration23s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Ancient Cliff City Provided Protection From Neighboring... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1972 in Flagstaff, Arizona, capturing ancient cliff dwellings nestled in the rugged Southwest landscape. The grainy Super 8 film shows historic ruins perched on a cliff face, likely built by Native American tribes as defensive structures against neighboring groups. This authentic 70s home movie offers a nostalgic glimpse into American archaeology and indigenous heritage, with natural lighting and period-appropriate film quality. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro vintage projects.

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Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 23s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 53007766

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Date: 1972 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location: Flagstaff, Az, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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