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.

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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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Upcoming events

Aug 31 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us Sunday, August 31, for a free lecture and workshop titled "Adornment in the Southwest Via Turquoise and Earth: Indigenous Perspectives on Cultural Landscape" presented and led by Venaya Yazzie. This free workshop will begin at 12:00pm in the...

Sep 13 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

On Saturday, September 13, Aztec Ruins National Monument will host the 2025 Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival starting at 10am. This free, family-friendly event will feature diverse artists from various Southwest nations. Artists will be...

Sep 27 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Volunteers needed for this year's National Public Lands Day at Aztec Ruins National Monument! This event will include a Preservation Workshop, Invasive Plant Removal, Free Lunch, Tour of Aztec East, and a Fee-Free Coupon for Federal Lands. Call to...

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