National Monument · Arizona, United States
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument is a national monument in Arizona, United States, covering 1,016 acres (411 ha), established in 1906.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Area | 1,016 acres (411 ha) |
| Established | 1906 |
| Coordinates | 34.6131° N, 111.8400° 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 Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a well-preserved cliff dwelling located in Camp Verde, Arizona. The National Monument also protects and preserves the Castle A site, a contemporaneous dwelling site located near the cliff dwelling. The construction of the Montezuma Castle and Castle A sites are both attributed to the Southern Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian archaeological culture that may be closely related to several ancestral indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States. Archaeological evidence suggests that the dwelling was constructed as early as 1125 AD and occupied until as late as 1395 AD.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) · Phoenix, United States · 81.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Montezuma Castle National Monument?
Montezuma Castle National Monument is in Arizona, United States (34.6131° N, 111.8400° W).
When was Montezuma Castle National Monument established?
Montezuma Castle National Monument was established in 1906, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Montezuma Castle National Monument?
Montezuma Castle National Monument covers 1,016 acres (411 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/Montezuma_Castle_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/moca/ — Official park page.