Hovenweep National Monument
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Introduction
Hovenweep National Monument, located in Colorado, showcases the remnants of six prehistoric villages built by ancestors of the Pueblo people between 1200 and 1300 AD. These stone structures, which have withstood centuries of weathering, offer a glimpse into a once-thriving community of around 2,500 inhabitants who abandoned the area around 1350 AD.
Visitors come to explore the ancient architecture and the surrounding high desert landscape of the Colorado Plateau. The site became part of the National Park System in 1923, and it remains a significant cultural landmark, recognized by both the native Ute and Navaho people and modern travelers alike.
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Photo: NPS/Chris Wonderly