Aztec Ruins National Monument
Die Aztec Ruins [æstek ˌrʊːns] (deutsch Azteken-Ruinen) bilden eine kulturhistorische Gedenkstätte vom Typ eines National Monuments im nordwestlichen Teil des US-Bundesstaates New Mexico, in dem mehrere gut erhaltene Ruinen früher Pueblos geschützt werden. Zu den einzeln stehenden Komplexen gehören Hubbard Site, Mound F, East Ruin, Earl Morris Ruin sowie die West Ruin, von denen nur letztere öffentlich zugänglich ist.
Anders als der Name vermuten lässt wurden die Pueblos nicht von den Azteken erbaut, sondern irrtümlich nach ihnen benannt. Frühe Siedler glaubten in Erinnerung an Geschichten über die Eroberung Mexikos, dass sie von ihnen erbaut worden seien. Das Nationalmonument befindet sich unweit der coloradischen Grenze im neu-mexikanischen Aztec, das aus Richtung Durango im Norden sowie Albuquerque im Süden über den Highway 550 erreicht werden kann.
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Aztec Ruins - West Ruin
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Verwitterte Jahresringe an einem etwa im Jahr 1111 gefällten Baumstamm für den Bau des ersten Pueblo in dem Aztec Ruins National Monument.
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Comments
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Very interesting place to visit, lots of places to explore and see ruins. There is still dig sights going on currently, Science! Takes about 1 to 2 hrs if rushing through or 3 to 5 if you take you time and enjoy it all. Watch out for the bats in the some of the ruins
a week ago -
Respectful preservation of American castle's built by the culturally advanced people. We really shouldn't have to drive all the way out here to learn so much. Talk to the rangers and people to learn more about this vibrant and alive location.
a month ago -
This is a must-see for anyone interested in the Pueblo Native Americans. What a gift to peek into their rich culture!
3 days ago -
Really neat ruins! Had a nice time walking around and seeing them. Trail is easy and under a mile. Make sure to check out the information in the visitor center too!
a month ago -
Staff is friendly and informative. Audio or pamphlet guided tour. Short walking trail lots of information and a neat video with history to start it all off.
a month ago -
Honestly, I had no clue what to expect. But we were driving this way after Mesa Verde, and decided to stop off. It was so interesting to walk around and through the ruins and learn about the people who constructed them and lived there. We spent about 30 mins in total here. I suggest listening to the accompanying National Parks podcast as you walk around. Not the best quality, but it helps you understand what you're looking at. Scan the QR code before going into the visitors center. Covid restrictions still apply. Only 4 allowed into the bookshop at a time. Rangers and bookshop only available/open Thursday-Sun, 9am-12pm and 1:30pm-5pm. Park gates close at 5pm. Restrooms were clean and had running water.
2 months ago -
The walk through was amazing. They have a QR code audio tour that you can play while you check out the ruins. Some local artists was selling some of his beautiful art. Very glad we randomly stopped here!
a week ago -
Amazing ruins. Arguably a better experience than Chaco Canyon and much easier to get to.
a month ago