Mesa Verde National Park, National Park in Colorado
Mesa Verde National Park covers 52,485 acres near Montezuma County.
The park was created by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906 to preserve the works of ancient inhabitants.
The park protects nearly 5,000 archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo people.
The park is open year round with tours and ranger-led activities.
It's the largest archaeological preserve in the United States.
Location: Montezuma County
Inception: 1906
Website: nps.gov/meve/index.htm
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