[PAR] [TLE] Richard Wetherill [SEP] Richard Wetherill (1858–1910), a member of a prominent Colorado ranching family, was an amateur explorer in the discovery, research and excavation of sites associated with the Ancient Pueblo People.  He is credited with the discovery of Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde and was responsible for initially selecting the term "Anasazi", Navajo for "ancient enemies," as the name for these ancient people.  He also discovered Kiet Seel ruin, now included, along with Betatakin ruin, in Navajo National Monument in northeastern Arizona.  "Slightly smaller than Cliff Palace, Kiet Seel possesses qualities that, in the eyes of some, lend it greater charm and interest."  Wetherill became fascinated by the ruins and artifacts and made a career as an explorer, guide, excavator and trading post operator. [PAR] [TLE] Cliff Palace [SEP] Cliff Palace is the largest cliff dwelling in North America.  The structure built by the Ancestral Puebloans is located in Mesa Verde National Park in their former homeland region.  The cliff dwelling and park are in the southwestern corner of Colorado, in the Southwestern United States.
[PAR] [TLE] Richard Wetherill [ SEP ] Richard Wetherill ( 1858–1910 ) , a member of a prominent Colorado ranching family , was an amateur explorer in the discovery , research and excavation of sites associated with the Ancient Pueblo People . He is credited with the discovery of Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde and was responsible for initially selecting the term " Anasazi " , Navajo for " ancient enemies , " as the name for these ancient people . He also discovered Kiet Seel ruin , now included , along with Betatakin ruin , in Navajo National Monument in northeastern Arizona . " Slightly smaller than Cliff Palace , Kiet Seel possesses qualities that , in the eyes of some , lend it greater charm and interest . " Wetherill became fascinated by the ruins and artifacts and made a career as an explorer , guide , excavator and trading post operator . [PAR] [TLE] Cliff Palace [ SEP ] Cliff Palace is the largest cliff dwelling in North America . The structure built by the Ancestral Puebloans is located in Mesa Verde National Park in their former homeland region . The cliff dwelling and park are in the southwestern corner of Colorado , in the Southwestern United States .
Who discovered the largest cliff dwelling in North America?
Who discovered the largest cliff dwelling in North America ?
Richard Wetherill
Richard Wetherill