Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Ancient cliff dwellings in Catron County, United States.
The five natural caves of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument contain 40 rooms built into cliffs above Cliff Dweller Canyon.
The wooden structures within the caves date from 1276 to 1287, indicating a period of intense construction by the Mogollon culture.
The archaeological site presents artifacts and architectural elements that demonstrate how ancient Pueblo communities adapted to their mountainous environment.
Visitors can access the dwellings through a 1-mile trail that leads to the caves, with stairs providing an alternative return route.
The caves contain evidence of prehistoric human occupation, including rare textiles and tools preserved by the dry climate conditions.
Location: Catron County
Inception: November 16, 1907
Website: https://nps.gov/gicl
GPS coordinates: 33.22681,-108.26965
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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