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Hovenweep National Monument

  • Type: Natural Environ
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Historic District

Masonry that has stood for centuries

Once home to over 2500 people, Hovenweep includes six prehistoric villages built between AD 1200 and 1300. Explore a variety of structures, including multistory towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders. The construction and attention to detail will leave you marveling at the skill and motivation of the builders. - NPS


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Particulars for Hovenweep National Monument:
Cultural Affiliation Anasazi
Owner Federal
Area of Significance Historic - aboriginal
Sight Category Historic District
Criteria Historic Event
Criteria Information Potential
Historic Use Multiple dwelling
Level of Significance National
Cultural Affiliation Native American
Locale Type Natural Environ
Historic Use Village site



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 66000250
Resource Type:
Owner: Federal
Architect: unknown
Architectural Style: No style listed
Nominator Name: National Monument
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Historic - aboriginal, Native American
Applicable Criteria: Event, Information Potential
Cultural Affiliation: Anasazi
Period of Significance: 1499-1000 AD, 1000-500 AD, 499-0 AD
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-Function: Village site, Multiple dwelling
Current Function: Landscape
Current Sub-Function: Conservation area

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