"Tuzigoot National Monument" Tuzigoot National Monument by Yaqui

Tuzigoot National Monument Travel Guide: 27 reviews and 81 photos

Another breath taking monument!

Tuzigoot is Apache for crooked water. They were a prehistoric people called the Sinagua who built these pueblos and lived in them from around 1125 and 1400 CE. They benefitted from farming, good source of water, and trade. They were accomplished in sculpting stones and jewelry making. Many wonderful pieces have been discovered from excavation. This pueblo is one the most preserved structures and probably housed as many to 77 and 110 rooms. This structure has been preserved by beefing up the walls with new mortar. What I find so special about this structure is you can actually walk around it, touch it and explore the top floor of the pueblo. By actually seeing it in person gives a small glimpse in the everyday life of such wonderful people rich in culture.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful structure
Cons:A little of the track, but other than that no cons.
In a nutshell:History you can touch, feel, and experience.

Last visit to Tuzigoot National Monument: Nov 2007
Intro Updated Jan 25, 2008
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Reviews (6)

Hands On - Grinding Stones - Tuzigoot National Monument

Hands On - Grinding Stones Things to Do (5)

Ok, we got the biggest kick out of our son. He waited very patiently to use the grinding stone because some other little... more travel advice

Cane Cholla - Tuzigoot National Monument

Enjoy the fuana Things to Do (5)

This is Cane Cholla (Opuntia spinosior) This cacti is a plant you don't want to be upfront and personal with. It is a... more travel advice

View towards Clarksdale, Az - Tuzigoot National Monument

Views From Tuzigoot Things to Do (5)

This not alone just a beautiful monument, but the views from the top floor Pueblo afffords you 360 views of the whole... more travel advice

Beware of snakes and respect the pueblo - Tuzigoot National Monument

Beware of snakes and respect the pueblo Warnings and Dangers (1)

As well with most parents we have to keep an eye on our children. My kids are no different. I had to repeatly remind the... more travel advice

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MD2nd Jan 12, 2011 at 2:25 AM

Breath taking view from Pueblo's top.. on Cottonwood, Clarksdale, and even Sedona's red rock. Awesome!
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msbrandysue Oct 4, 2010 at 7:42 PM

Visited a Pueblo in New Mexico and now I'm addicted and must see more!
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nicolaitan Aug 31, 2010 at 9:22 AM

nice material, fascinating place. was waiting for an image of a snake, but am already familiar with the jumping cactus - ouch.
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balhannah May 31, 2010 at 5:10 AM

Good to hear they found some more artefacts and saved them. Like the cacti too, haven't seen the one in your photo.
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ranger49 May 10, 2010 at 10:30 AM

We came close, but could not fit this into our volcanic ash induced, extended stay - so I really enjoyed seeing what I missed. You bring it all to life so well.
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SteveOSF Feb 6, 2010 at 12:19 PM

Great page with wonderful information and pictures. I bet grinding corn can be a lot of work.
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Basaic Nov 6, 2009 at 1:22 PM

I agree, there was a feeling that the people were still there. Great Page!
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scottishvisitor Oct 12, 2009 at 2:34 PM

Good for you Dee Kids need experience & reminders of danger = I enjoyed the VT tour!
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richiecdisc Oct 4, 2009 at 11:39 AM

We saw a lot last summer but I see we missed a lot too. This is a gem and good for you exposing your kids to so many great places, Dee.
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lynnehamman Oct 2, 2009 at 2:49 AM

Wow- snakes and prickly cactus. Dangerous place! But I guess the scenery makes a visit worthwile. It certainly is beautiful. Tuzigoot Monument interesting.