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Tuzigoot National Monument
History & Culture
 
Crowning a desert hilltop is an ancient pueblo. From a roof top a child scans the desert landscape for the arrival of traders, who are due any day now. What riches will they bring? What stories will they tell? Will all of them return? From the top of the Tuzigoot Pueblo it is easy to imagine such an important moment. Tuzigoot is an ancient village or pueblo built by a culture known as the Sinagua. The pueblo consisted of 110 rooms including second and third story structures. The first buildings were built around A.D. 1000. The Sinagua were agriculturalists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles. The people left the area around 1400. The site is currently comprised of 42 acres.
Tavasci Marsh  

Did You Know?
Tuzigoot National Monument acquired Tavasci Marsh in 2006. This amazing marsh is one of the largest in Arizona, was designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society and supports one of the most diverse bird gatherings in Arizona.
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Last Updated: September 29, 2008 at 18:35 EST