National Monument · New Mexico, United States
Aztec Ruins National Monument
Aztec Ruins National Monument is a national monument in New Mexico, United States, covering 318 acres (129 ha), established in 1923.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico, United States |
| Area | 318 acres (129 ha) |
| Established | 1923 |
| Coordinates | 36.8368° N, 107.9998° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Aztec Ruins National Monument
The Aztec Ruins National Monument in northwestern New Mexico, United States, consists of preserved structures constructed by the Pueblo Indians. The national monument lies on the western bank of the Animas River in Aztec, New Mexico, about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Farmington. Additional Puebloan structures can be found in Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park, 9.5 miles (15.3 km) south. Archaeological evidence puts the construction of the ruins in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) · Albuquerque, United States · 146.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Aztec Ruins National Monument?
Aztec Ruins National Monument is in New Mexico, United States (36.8368° N, 107.9998° W).
When was Aztec Ruins National Monument established?
Aztec Ruins National Monument was established in 1923, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Aztec Ruins National Monument?
Aztec Ruins National Monument covers 318 acres (129 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_Ruins_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/azru/ — Official park page.