Aztec Ruins National Monument - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Aztec New Mexico USA 2025

Aztec Ruins National Monument is a preserved site of Ancestral Puebloan structures located in San Juan County, New Mexico.

The monument, which was established on January 24, 1923, consists of two large ruin complexes, Aztec East and Aztec West, along with additional dwelling sites in the vicinity. The site was built and occupied over 900 years ago and is the largest Ancestral Pueblo community in the Animas River Valley. It was constructed between A.D. 1100 and 1300, and the inhabitants abandoned the area around 1300 A.D..

The monument is known for its reconstructed Great Kiva, which is the only restored great kiva in the Southwest and is accessible to visitors. A kiva is an enclosed, partially underground room, and the Great Kiva at Aztec Ruins National Monument features a round bench lining the kiva's inner wall.

Aztec Ruins National Monument is part of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was also designated as a World Heritage Site as part of the Chaco Culture listing on December 8, 1987.

Visitors can explore the ruins, enjoy a half-mile walk through an original Pueblo House, and learn about the construction and daily life of the Ancestral Pueblo people. The monument is open from 8 to 6 every day from June to September, with ranger talks offered daily at 10 and 2.

The site is very nice and the great kiva has been completely restored so you are able to see how it looked when it was in use.

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