Tusayan Ruins, Archaeological site in Grand Canyon National Park, United States.
The Tusayan ruins contain a small U-shaped pueblo with living areas, storage rooms, and a ceremonial kiva located three miles west of Desert View Watchtower.
Members of the Gila Pueblo from Globe, Arizona conducted excavations at the site in 1930, leading to discoveries about the Ancestral Puebloan settlements dating to 1185.
The museum exhibits showcase Native American artifacts, including pottery, arrowheads, and household items representing the daily lives of Indigenous peoples from 2000 to 4000 years ago.
The site provides a self-guided trail connecting the museum to the ruins, with parking facilities available and restricted access during winter months.
Tree ring analysis indicates the settlement was inhabited for only twenty years, offering insights into the short-term settlement patterns of Pueblo communities.
Location: Coconino County
GPS coordinates: 36.01329,-111.86555
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:12
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