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Visit the ancient 20 room high-rise apartment of the Sinagua people in a limestone cliff. Learn about their culture, the natural resources, and the night sky protection at this National Monument.
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May be obtained in person at Montezuma Castle National...
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Make the most of your visit. Spend a few hours and discover...
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Montezuma Castle. National Monument Arizona Info; Alerts;...
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The Visitor Center at Montezuma Castle, shown at the right,...
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Montezuma Castle National Monument encompasses 826 acres and...
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Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments remain...
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Ranger Programs. Formal ranger programs are offered that...
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Montezuma Castle Visitor Center & Trail Open Daily: 8 a.m. -...
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Montezuma Well is a sub-unit of Montezuma Castle. Managed by...
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From the Sinagua who built this cliff dwelling, to the...
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Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona, which were built and used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture closely related to the Hohokam and other indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States, between approximately AD 1100 and 1425. The main structure comprises ...
Montezuma Castle National Monument. 2,695 reviews. #3 of 20 things to do in Camp Verde. Historic Sites. Open now. 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM. Write a review. About. This stone castle built into a shallow cave on a cliff was once a six-story dwelling with 45 rooms.
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Established in 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20-room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape.
Learn about the prehistoric Sinagua Indian dwellings in the Arizona desert, built over three centuries and abandoned before the Aztec emperor. Visit the park, browse the museum, and enjoy the scenic sycamore grove.
