Ventana Cave, Archaeological site in Tohono O'odham Nation, Arizona.
The large rock shelter contains numerous archaeological features including petroglyphs and pictographs created by Native Americans throughout different periods.
Excavations conducted in the 1940s by Emil Haury and Julian Hayden revealed human occupation spanning approximately 10,000 years of continuous settlement.
The site, known as Nakaijegel in O'odham language, holds significant archaeological evidence of indigenous peoples through multiple periods of prehistoric occupation.
The journey from Tucson to Ventana Cave spans 226 miles round trip, requiring visitors to coordinate with organized tours for site access.
Researchers discovered artifacts within volcanic debris layers containing remains of extinct species, including Pleistocene horses, tapirs, and Burden's pronghorn.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 32.35000,-112.23333
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:26
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