US National Monument: Aztec Ruins National Monument - New Mexico (1923)

Aztec Ruins National Monument in New Mexico is an ancient Puebloan ruin site built in the 12th century.

It includes a 500-room “Great House” that was likely used as a public and ceremonial space.

The site is known for its masonry walls, which were constructed without the use of mortar and are still remarkably intact.

Inside the walls, visitors can explore the remains of two kivas (ceremonial rooms) and a restored Great Kiva.

The monument is open year-round, with ranger-led tours available in the summer months.

Aztec Ruins is also home to a number of petroglyphs and pictographs (rock carvings), which are best viewed from the nearby Mesa Verde National Park.

During the springtime, visitors can also spot a variety of native wildflowers, including the rare and endangered Aztec gilia.

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