Hovenweep National Monument, Archaeological site and nature reserve in San Juan and Montezuma Counties, United States.
The monument encompasses six ancient Puebloan villages spread across canyons and mesas along the Utah-Colorado border, featuring multi-story towers and intricate stone structures.
Native Americans inhabited this region from 8,000 BC, with Ancestral Puebloans constructing elaborate stone dwellings and water management systems between the 12th and 13th centuries.
The architectural remains display advanced masonry techniques through structures like Hovenweep Castle, Square Tower, and numerous residential buildings positioned near water sources.
Visitors can explore the ruins through a network of trails, with the Square Tower Group offering a 2-mile loop trail starting from the visitor center.
The monument holds International Dark Sky Park status, providing exceptional conditions for astronomical observation and celestial event viewing throughout the year.
Location: San Juan County
Location: Montezuma County
Inception: March 2, 1923
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/hove
GPS coordinates: 37.38361,-109.06833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
Western United States contains natural territories from canyons to North America's highest sand dunes. The region features national parks, historical sites, and geological formations. Visitors find hot springs, underground caves, petrified forests, and archaeological sites of Pueblo culture.
The Southwestern US features sandstone formations, desert landscapes and historic sites. The region displays national parks with colored canyons, ancient pueblo settlements in cliffs, volcanic terrains and natural bridges. Notable elements include Navajo trading posts, petrified forests and prehistoric petroglyphs.
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