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Title

Ancient Ruins in the Cañon de Chelle, N.M. In a niche 50 feet above present cañon bed.

Date

1873

People

Artist: Timothy H. O'Sullivan, American 1840 - 1882

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Museum of Comparative Zoology Library, Gift of the U.S. War Department, 1877, 2.2002.1626

Human Generated Data

Title

Ancient Ruins in the Cañon de Chelle, N.M. In a niche 50 feet above present cañon bed.

People

Artist: Timothy H. O'Sullivan, American 1840 - 1882

Date

1873

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Museum of Comparative Zoology Library, Gift of the U.S. War Department, 1877, 2.2002.1626

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2023-10-18

Outdoors 99.9
Nature 99.9
Mountain 98.3
Valley 98.3
Archaeology 88.1
Mesa 81.1
Slate 67.2
Canyon 57.5
Scenery 56
Wilderness 55.2
Cliff 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-18

people 99.1
art 96.9
tent 93.1
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home 87.3
desert 87.2
old 86.5
group 86.2
rock 86
wear 85.3
campsite 83.3
canyon 82.3
mountain 82.1
street 81.4

Imagga
created on 2018-12-28

cliff dwelling 58.4
radio telescope 55.3
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rock 35.7
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building 10.1
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Google
created on 2018-12-28

Microsoft
created on 2018-12-28

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old 68.6
white 65.5
page 65.5
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rock 21.2
pyramid 19.5
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Tree
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Person 55.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-12-28

pets animals 71.2%
nature landscape 25.9%
paintings art 2.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-12-28

a black and white photo of a person 38.9%
a black and white photo 38.8%
a white and black sheep 33%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a black and white photo of a cliff face

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

an old photo of a building in the desert

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-29

This image depicts the ancient cliff dwellings known as the White House Ruins, located in Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona, USA. The photograph captures the remnants of a stone structure built by the Ancestral Puebloans into the steep sides of a canyon. The ruins are nestled in a rock alcove midway up the towering canyon walls, providing a natural shelter. The weathered rock face above and around the ruins shows bands of varying textures and shades, which highlight the geological layers of the canyon. At the base of the cliff, more ruins or remnants of structures can be seen, indicating the spread of the historical site. The overall scene is one of stark beauty, with the ancient structures and rugged natural surroundings creating a striking visual contrast.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-26

This is a sepia-toned photograph depicting an ancient cliff dwelling embedded into a high, sheer rock face. The angular architecture of the multi-roomed dwellings is made of the same earthen materials as the surrounding landscape, allowing the structures to blend seamlessly into the alcove in the cliff. The striated patterns on the cliff face suggest geological layering, reflecting years of natural formation. Below, the ruins of additional structures are scattered amongst some vegetation, hinting at a once larger settlement. The image conveys a sense of age, isolation, and the ingenuity of the cliff's past inhabitants.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

This image depicts a dramatic, rugged landscape featuring towering cliffs and rock formations. The scene appears to be a canyon or gorge, with the rock walls rising high on either side. The rock surfaces show intricate patterns and textures, suggesting layers of sedimentary rock. In the foreground, there are the remains of what appears to be an ancient dwelling or settlement, with the remnants of structures nestled against the base of the cliffs. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of the grandeur and timelessness of this natural geological formation.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This is a historic black and white photograph showing ancient cliff dwellings, likely of the Ancestral Puebloan people (formerly known as Anasazi) in what appears to be the American Southwest. The ruins are built into a large natural cave or alcove in a steep canyon wall. The dramatic striated patterns in the rock face above the dwellings create striking diagonal lines across the image. The structures include multiple stone buildings and walls, with some ruins visible both in the alcove and at a lower level. The photograph captures the impressive scale of these ancient architectural achievements and their integration into the natural landscape. The composition emphasizes the massive scale of the canyon walls in relation to the human-made structures, showing how these ancient peoples adapted to and utilized the natural features of the landscape for their homes.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-23

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an ancient cliff dwelling, likely taken in the early 20th century. The dwelling is situated at the base of a large cliff face, with the structure's walls and towers visible. The cliff face above the dwelling features a series of striations, indicating the geological history of the area.

In the foreground, vegetation is visible, adding a sense of depth and context to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of historical significance and cultural importance, highlighting the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the people who built this ancient dwelling.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-30

The image depicts a photograph of the ancient cliff dwellings at Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, captured in the early 20th century. The photograph is in black and white and features a large cliff face in the background with a cave-like opening that contains several structures built into the side of the cliff. The structures are made of stone and appear to be multi-story buildings. In the foreground, there is a rocky landscape with some vegetation visible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of history and mystery, as the ancient dwellings are still intact despite being abandoned for centuries. The photograph provides a glimpse into the lives of the people who once lived in these structures, and it serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cliff dwelling in the canyon. The dwelling is built into the side of a cliff and appears to be made of stone. The cliff has a large crack running through it, and there are some plants growing on the ground below. The dwelling has a few windows and a door, and there are some people standing near it.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows an old black-and-white photograph of a canyon with a large rock formation. The canyon walls are made of stone and have a rough texture. The rock formation has a few holes and a small cave-like structure. The shadows of the rock formation are cast on the canyon walls. The photograph is taken from a low angle, and the shadows of the rock formation are cast on the canyon walls.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-13

The photograph shows the Ancient Puebloan dwelling called the Mummy Cave Ruin in Canyon del Muerto, Arizona. The architectural ruin is built into a large overhang in the cliff wall. The vertical wall face is textured with alternating bands of light and dark rock, and these bands angle downward from the upper right. To the left of the ruin, the overhang creates a large shadow, although the ruin itself is exposed to the light. Below the ruins, other ruins are visible, these are less well preserved, with only portions of the walls still standing. Brush is seen in the foreground.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-13

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image presents a sepia-toned photograph of an ancient cliff dwelling. It evokes a sense of history, natural beauty, and the passage of time.

Key Elements:

  • Cliff Formation: A massive, layered sandstone cliff dominates the image. The cliff face is weathered and shows visible striations and patterns. The rock's textures are prominent, revealing its geological history.
  • Cliff Dwelling: Nested within a large alcove of the cliff is a multi-roomed structure, built from stone. It appears to be a well-preserved ancient dwelling.
  • Lower Ruins: Below the cliff dwelling and in front of the cliff face are additional ruins, likely a separate structure that has deteriorated over time.
  • Vegetation: The foreground is filled with a low-lying desert vegetation, possibly shrubbery or small bushes, adding a sense of scale.
  • Light and Shadow: The lighting in the image seems to be from a strong source (presumably the sun), casting shadows and highlighting the textures of the rock and the structures. The play of light adds depth and dimension to the photograph.

In essence:

The image is a visual record of a remarkable historical and geological site. It could be an ancient Native American dwelling, and it provides a fascinating look into the past, blending natural grandeur with human ingenuity.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts an ancient cliff dwelling, likely of Native American origin, situated within a large rock alcove. This type of structure is characteristic of the Ancestral Puebloans, also known as the Anasazi, who inhabited the Southwestern United States centuries ago.

The dwelling is built into the natural recess of a massive cliff face, providing shelter and protection. The architecture features multiple levels of stone and adobe structures, with small, rectangular rooms and walls that blend seamlessly with the surrounding rock. The buildings appear to be well-preserved, showcasing the ingenuity of the inhabitants who constructed them.

The cliff itself is composed of layered sedimentary rock, displaying various shades and textures that indicate geological processes over time. The alcove is expansive, providing a substantial overhang that would have offered protection from the elements.

In the foreground, there are remnants of additional structures, possibly part of the same settlement, which are more deteriorated. Vegetation, including shrubs and small trees, is visible at the base of the cliff, adding a touch of greenery to the otherwise arid and rocky landscape.

This type of dwelling is a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Ancestral Puebloans, who utilized the natural landscape to create durable and functional living spaces.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This is a sepia-toned photograph depicting an ancient archaeological site, likely of indigenous or prehistoric origin, nestled within a large, rugged canyon. The site features several stone structures that appear to be ruins of multiple levels, suggesting they might be the remnants of a settlement or complex. The structures are constructed from large, flat stones, and the architecture is consistent with styles found in regions such as the American Southwest, particularly those associated with the Ancestral Puebloan culture.

The canyon walls are steep and prominently display layered rock formations, indicating significant geological erosion over time. The photograph captures the vastness and grandeur of the natural setting, with the ancient ruins appearing small in comparison to the towering cliffs. In the foreground, there are more stone remnants and sparse vegetation, emphasizing the arid and dry climate of the location. The overall image evokes a sense of history and the enduring presence of human activity in this natural environment.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image depicts a view of an ancient structure built into a large, overhanging rock formation. The structure appears to be a series of stone buildings or ruins, possibly of an Ancestral Puebloan origin, nestled into a cliff face. The rock formations are layered and show signs of erosion, creating a dramatic and rugged environment. The photograph is in sepia tones, giving it an aged, historical feel. There are a few small figures visible on the structures, providing a sense of scale and emphasizing the size of the cliff and the buildings. The foreground includes some sparse vegetation, adding to the arid, desert-like atmosphere of the scene.