Canyon de Chelly Mummy Cave Ruins - Ancient Ancestral Puebloan Site #3736822 (License: Personal Use)

Located within the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona, the Mummy Cave ruins are among the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) sites in Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Built between 1000-1300 CE, these multi-room stone structures cling to the base of a massive sandstone overhang, offering protection from weather and enemies. Archaeological evidence suggests ceremonial use and long-term habitation, with artifacts including pottery, tools, and woven textiles.

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