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Mummy Cave is a significant archaeological site located within Canyon de Chelly National Monument, accessible via its North Rim Drive. The cave preserves the remains of an indigenous settlement inhabited by several cultures between 300 and 1300 A.D., including Ancestral Puebloan and Basketmaker civilizations. It derives its name from two mummified bodies found in the cave during explorations in the late 19th century, which were preserved in yucca. The cave’s tower top is constructed from timbers cut and placed around 1284 A.D., which have been stabilized in recent years to preserve their fragile state. Several Navajo Nation touring companies provide access to the Mummy Cave site via guided hiking tours, which elaborate on the region’s cultural significance.

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

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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