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“Remarkable cliff dwellings”
The Salado Phenomena, 700 years ago, blended ideas of neighboring Native American cultures to emerge a unique and vibrant society. Tonto National Monument showcases two Salado-style cliff dwellings. Colorful pottery, woven cotton cloth, and other artifacts tell a story of people living and using resources from the northern Sonoran Desert from 1250 to 1450 CE.
This is way out of the way for most travelers but very much worth seeing. The view is absolutely incredible from up in the cliffs, and it's really neat to walk around in homes from so long ago.... Read more
This national monument is location in the Superstition Mountains near Roosevelt Lake and is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest. Construction of the upper and lower cliff dwellings began... Read more
Great area to be in. So many sites and views. 2 hours north east of the city. Great day trip. Multiple ways to get here. Read more
Tonto National Monument
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Good for cycling, hiking, and picnicking.
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- National park
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