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 Arizona Highways
Outdoors Magazine
- inspired by Arizona's unique outdoor experience, rich history, and diverse culture.
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Wupatki National Monument
Visitor Center; 928-679-2365;
Park Website;
Open Daily 8AM-5PM (Exc: Dec 25);
Less than 800 years ago, Wupatki Pueblo was the largest pueblo around. It flourished for a time as a meeting place of different cultures.
It was constructed in the years following the eruption of nearby Sunset Crater whose ash provided exceedingly rich farming soil.
35,253 acre site containing hundreds of indian pueplo ruins, most
dating from about 1100-1225. They are believed to belong to
the ancestors of the Hopi tribe. Farming was very productive in this
region due to the eruption fo the Sunset Crater Volcano
just south of here in the late 11th century.
Features of particular note:
- Wupatki Tall House - over 100 rooms.
- ceremonial amphitheater, ball court and blow hole
- Citadel ruins
- Nalakihu ruins
- Lomaki ruins
- Wukoki ruins - three story tall
 [ Arizona Indian Culture Tour]
Flagstaff Area National Monuments:
These sites preserve many indian ruins and unique geological formations:
 Walnut Canyon - Indian Ruins
Wupatki - Indian Ruins
Sunset Crater - Extinct Volcano
Flagstaff AZ - Ranger Headquarters
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Flagstaff Marriott Residence Inn
3440 North Country Club Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004;
Location: Close to US-180 exit from I-40 Freeway;
The Residence Inn Flagstaff offers a comfortable home base, whether visiting the Canyon, historic Downtown Flagstaff,
Northern Arizona University, Route 66 or the red rocks of nearby Sedona.
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