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Aztec Ruins National MonumentTheme(s): Native American | |
Description:
Aztec Ruins National Monument reserves structures and artifacts of Ancestral Pueblo people from the 1100's through 1200s. People associated with Chaco Canyon to the south built and used the structures, then people related to the Mesa Verde region to the north used the site in the 1200's. The monument was established in 1923, and designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. Acreage: 319.47
Designations:
National Monument (January 23, 1924)
World Heritage Site (December 8, 1987)
Accessibility:
A TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) is available. Callers should give adequate signals and allow sufficient hookup time (505) 334-6174 then dial 30. The visitor center, restrooms, a picnic table, and portions of the trail are accessible to wheelchairs
Activites:
Educational Programs | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Museum Exhibits | And more.
Nature: Wildflowers | And more.
Attractions:
Salmon Ruins
Phone:(505) 632-2013
Nearby Parks:
Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico (65 miles)
Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado (65 miles)
Hovenweep National Monument in Colorado (65 miles)
Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico (65 miles)
Canyon De Chelly National Monument in Arizona (65 miles)
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