Hovenweep National Monument
- Vicinity: NW of Cortez
- US County of Montezuma County in Colorado
- US County of San Juan County in Utah
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