Created 8-Nov-22
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Hovenweep National Monument
Utah - Colorado

Once home to over 2,500 people, Hovenweep includes six prehistoric villages built between A.D. 1200 and 1300. Explore a variety of structures, including multistory towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders. The construction and attention to detail will leave you marveling at the skill and motivation of the builders.(NPS)
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Category:Scenic
Subcategory:Deserts
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Keywords:Canyon Rim, Cliff Dwelling, Colorado, Desert, Hovenweep National Monument, James Marvin Phelps Photography, Little Ruin Canyon, Native American, Prehistoric Building, Pueblo Period, Ruins, Utah