Review:

Canyon del Muerto is located adjacent to Canyon de Chelly National Monument and preserves a significant burial ground for prehistoric indigenous people, including the Ancestral Pueblo, Hopi, and Navajo tribes. The canyon’s name is Spanish for canyon of the dead and showcases a number of significant archaeological sites and artifacts within its walls and structures. A variety of ancient carvings, etchings, and paintings decorate the walls of the canyons, with several significant areas of cliff dwellings preserved. Together with Canyon de Chelly and Monument Canyon, the region spans more than 130 square miles of historical sites.

P.O. Box 588, Chinle, AZ 86503, Phone: 928-674-5500

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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