Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Archaeological site and national monument in Apache County, Arizona.
Canyon de Chelly contains three sandstone canyons with vertical walls rising up to 1,000 feet, featuring ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs throughout the canyons.
The protection of Canyon de Chelly began in 1931, establishing a partnership between the National Park Service and Navajo Nation to manage these ancestral grounds.
The canyon preserves hundreds of pre-Columbian structures built between 350 and 1300 CE, including the White House Ruins and Mummy Cave archaeological sites.
Visitors can explore the monument through seven overlooks on South Rim Drive or take guided tours with authorized Navajo guides to access the canyon floor.
The fertile soil and water resources within the canyons support modern Navajo families who continue agricultural practices in this protected landscape.
Location: Apache County
Inception: April 1, 1931
Website: https://nps.gov/cach
GPS coordinates: 36.15530,-109.50900
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:27
This guide presents Arizona's geological formations, desert landscapes and historical sites. The locations include sandstone rocks, Spanish missions, cave systems, petrified forests and archaeological sites. The natural areas display the geology of the American Southwest with canyons, cactus forests and volcanic formations.
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Mummy Cave Ruins
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument Visitor Center
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