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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
For Teachers
Educational groups (from a county, state, or federally-recognized educational institution, such as a school or university coming specifically to study the dwellings as part of their curriculum) may qualify for a fee waiver. Please call the Visitors Center at least two (2) weeks in advance to arrange a fee waiver.
Cliff Dwelling Wood  

Did You Know?
All of the wood seen in the Gila Cliff Dwellings today is original! Thirty-one core samples were taken from the wood. Dendrochronology (tree ring dating) indicates that the trees for the Cliff Dwellings were cut down from 1276 to 1287.

Last Updated: September 21, 2006 at 10:40 EST