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Montezuma Castle National Monument

Explore the well-preserved 800-year-old Sinagua cliff dwellings in a beautiful desert canyon.

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Best time to visit

March to May, September to November

Languages

English

Coordinates

34.742°, -111.847°

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Key facts

1The 'castle' is actually a five-story high-rise apartment complex built by the Sinagua people
2It's one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America
3The Sinagua people abandoned the site around 1400, for reasons still unknown

Timeline

1100-1400: Sinagua people build the castle
1906: Declared a National Monument

Things to do

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☀️ Afternoon1

🌙 Evening

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Montezuma Castle National Monument

Explore the well-preserved 12th-century Sinagua cliff dwellings.

🕒 1-2 hours👥 History enthusiasts

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