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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Check out the park store inside the Aztec Ruins National Monument Visitor Center for collectibles, books, t-shirts, and more. 

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Oct 12 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Oct 15 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Interested in working for the National Park Service but not sure how to apply? Join a Ranger to learn how to navigate the USA Jobs website and hear updates about the hiring process.

Dec 12 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Aztec Ruins National Monument will once again host the annual Evening of Lights holiday display! This event celebrates New Mexico traditions with hundreds of luminarias while illuminating the Aztec West great house with LED lanterns. The lantern...

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