Aztec Ruins National Monument
Het Aztec Ruins National Monument bewaart voorouderlijke Pueblo structuren in het noordwesten van New Mexico in de Verenigde Staten. Het ligt dicht bij de stad Aztec en ten noordoosten van Farmington, nabij de Animas-rivier. Het Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park met meer Pueblo structuren ligt op een korte afstand in zuidelijke richting, net ten westen van Bloomfield en nabij de San Juan River.
De gebouwen dateren van de 11e tot de 13e eeuw. De verkeerdelijke benaming, die deze structuren aan de Azteekse beschaving toedicht, werd gegeven door de vroege Amerikaanse kolonisten tijdens het midden van de 19e eeuw. In werkelijkheid gaat het om pueblo's van de Anasazi (Pueblo-indianen).
De site werd op 24 januari 1923 het Aztec Ruin National Monument. Na een grensverlegging werd op 2 juli 1928 "Ruin" vervangen door het meervoud "Ruins". Als een historisch eigendom van de National Park Service werd het National Monument op 15 oktober 1966 opgetekend in het National Register of Historic Places. De Aztec Ruins werden op 8 december 1987 ook op de Werelderfgoedlijst van de UNESCO geplaatst, als een onderdeel van het Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
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Westelijke muren van de ruïnes
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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