Aztec Ruins National Monument

Aztec Ruins
Pueblo peoples used this site as part of their migration journey. Explore a 900-year-old ancestral Pueblo Great House with more than four hundred masonry rooms. See original timbers holding up the roof. Search for fingerprints of ancient workers in the mortar. Listen for an echo of ceremonial drums in the reconstructed Great Kiva.

725 Ruins Road
Aztec, NM 87410
United States

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Step into the past at Aztec Ruins National Monument, where remarkably preserved ancestral Puebloan structures tell the story of a thriving community from over 900 years ago. Explore the massive stone rooms, gaze at the intricate masonry, and stand inside the reconstructed Great Kiva—a rare opportunity to experience an ancient ceremonial space. The site offers a window into the ingenuity and culture of the ancestral Puebloan people, set against the stunning high desert landscape of northern New Mexico. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply curious, Aztec Ruins is a place of wonder and connection.

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Discover diverse landscapes and rich Indigenous heritage of the Southwest on this two-week journey through three states.

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Take the self-guided tour

Follow the interpretive trail through centuries-old rooms and passageways to get a deeper understanding of the site’s history.

Visit the museum

Explore artifacts, tools, and exhibits that bring the stories of the ancestral Pueblo people to life.

Bring sun protection

The New Mexico sun can be intense, even in cooler months. A hat, sunscreen, and water are essential.

Stay for sunset

The golden light on the stone walls creates a breathtaking and peaceful atmosphere.

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Wool Dying Demonstration Using Natural Plant Dyes

Sep 21 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Volunteer-In-Parks Jeanne for a talk and demonstration of wool dying using natural plant dyes. Learn which plants produce which colors of dye, how plants are processed to make dyes, and how the wool dying process works. See what beautiful colors...

National Public Lands Day

Sep 27 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join Rangers to help take care of Our Home Outdoors at Aztec Ruins National Monument! This project will include a preservation workshop with the opportunity to repoint mortar on the 900-year-old walls of the great house, and an invasive plant pull...

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