Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBSep 14, 2024 — Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) Shedding Light on the Mogollon Culture. For thousands of years, groups of nomads used the caves above Cliff Dweller Creek as temporary shelter. In the late 1200s, people of the agricultural Mogollon (Southern Ancestral Pueblo) culture made it a home.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - New Mexico Tourism
WEBGila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. The cliff dwellings were primarily built in the 1280's. These Pueblo people built their homes in natural caves and in the open. There are examples of both types of settlements in the monument area.
These 10 Unbelievable Ruins In New Mexico Will Transport You To …
WEBIf you want to know what life was like in the Southwest for those who came before us, New Mexico is a gold mine. The Land of Enchantment is filled with ruins, some in surprisingly good condition, others more ravaged by time. Each of these 10 places provides valuable glimpses into the past. Here are some of the most fascinating ruins in New Mexico:
15 Hidden Gems of Albuquerque
WEBMar 23, 2021 — Many have heard of the iconic sights and attractions around Albuquerque, but there are a number of under-the-radar places that add to the city’s unique character. Created by the hand of history, creative artists and passionate residents, these offbeat spots should be added to your Albuquerque bucket list. 1.
Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site - Visit Albuquerque
WEBTijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site. 11776 Hwy 337 S., Tijeras, NM 87059. Phone: (505) 281-3304. Send Email. Visit Website. Add to Trip. Overview. A 1/3 mile self-guided trail with interpretive signage and models offers a glimpse of life in an East Mountain 14th century ancestral pueblo.
El Morro National Monument: Time Capsule Etched in Sandstone
WEBAmong ancient pueblo ruins and striking petroglyphs, El Morro tells vivid stories, inviting adventurers to explore its layered history. So pack your bags and head out on a road trip, just 120 miles from Albuquerque.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - Wikipedia
WEBConsidered by archaeologists to be upon the northernmost portion of the Mogollon people's sphere of influence, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is home to two prominent ruins sites among a collection of smaller sites located within the Gila Wilderness inside the Gila National Forest.
Coronado Historic Site » New Mexico Historic Sites
WEBCoronado Historic Site and the ruins of Kuaua Pueblo are located just minutes north of Albuquerque (off of I-25, Exit 242) in Bernalillo. In 1540, Francisco Vásquez de Coronado—with 500 soldiers and 2,000 Indigenous allies from New Spain—entered the Rio Grande valley somewhere near this site.
Top 5 Scenic Drives Around Albuquerque - TripSavvy
WEBAug 6, 2019 — Visit the Abo Pueblo ruins, once one of the largest Pueblo villages of the southwest. Nearby you can visit the Gran Quivira and Quarai ruins, which with Abo form the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Spend the night in the historic Schaffer Hotel in the arts community of Mountainair.
5 Ancient Wonders of New Mexico - Visit The USA
WEBLocated on the west side of Albuquerque, Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources, including five volcanic cones, hundreds of archaeological sites and petroglyphs aplenty.