Six Grandfathers Kaffeetasse

Mount Rushmore is situated on land considered sacred by the Lakota Sioux, who refer to the mountain as "Six Grandfathers" or "Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe" and view it as a place of spiritual significance. The Black Hills, where Mount Rushmore is located, hold deep cultural and religious importance for the Lakota, who used the area for ceremonies and spiritual practices. For many Native Americans, the carving of Mount Rushmore on this land is seen as a desecration of a sacred site and a symbol of historical injustices