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Wupatki National Monument
35.5575° N, -111.3958° E
About
The Wupatki National Monument is a United States National Monument located in north-central Arizona, near Flagstaff. Rich in Native American archaeological sites, the monument is administered by the National Park Service in close conjunction with the nearby Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. Wupatki was established as a national monument in 1924 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. The listing included three contributing buildings and 29 contributing structures on 35,422 acres (14,335 ha).
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Exploration begins
mid-1800s
Listed on National Register of Historic Places
October 15, 1966
Sunset Crater eruption
between 1040 and 1100
Major population influx
12th century
Wupatki occupied
1182
Wupatki abandoned
1225
National monument established
1924
Archaeological Features
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Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
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