Incredible Ancient Cliff Dwellings

Long before there were high-rise buildings and residential skyscrapers, people still managed to live far above ground, at sometimes dizzying heights. Like modern city inhabitants, these ancestors of ours enjoyed pleasant breezes and great views.

Cliff dwellings have existed in many different parts of the world. In many cases basic homes could be made simply by utilizing the existing walls and roofs of caves. Rock could be tunneled into rather than having to be carved out in great quantities for use as building materials. Take a look at 10 places where these cliff dwellings can be found.