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If you are planning a trip to Arizona, I would highly recommend visiting some of the well-preserved Indian ruins. While many of the ruins are inaccessible or difficult to access, here are 5 of the most accessible Indian ruins in Arizona that are worth a visit!
Inhabited somewhere between 1280 and 1350 AD, there are several Indian ruins that show three different Native Indian Traditions: Sinagua to the north, Hohokam to the west, and Mogollon to the east. While there are a lot of cliff dwellings in Arizona, Sierra Ancha is arguably the most unique.
Arizona is home to hundreds of ancient Indian ruins, like Montezuma Castle, Walnut Canyon, Wupatki, Canyon de Chelly, Tonto,Tuzigoot Monument
Native American cliff dwellings, petroglyphs and cultural sites tell the story of the earliest inhabitants in Arizona. You can visit some amazingly well-preserved Native American ruins throughout the state.
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant groups that lived in the Tonto Basin.
Established December 8, 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.
There are so many Indian ruins in Arizona, that it can be hard to decide which ones to visit. Some are tucked away in remote canyons accessible only to Natives and their guests, while others are in the middle of cities.