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Review:
Of all the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park, Spruce Tree House is not the largest, but it is the best preserved due to the overhanging cliff which has protected it from the elements over the centuries. This 130-room ancient dwelling has 8 kivas, which were used for spiritual reasons, and was built in the 13th century AD. The Spruce Tree House is built into a hidden alcove in the surrounding cliff, and was named for the large spruce tree which once grew from the front of the structure up to the top of the mesa. This spruce tree was climbed down by the ranchers who discovered the dwelling in the 19th century to reach the place. Today, visitors can explore Spruce Tree House by purchasing tickets from one of the park’s visitor centers.
Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330, Phone: 970-529-4465
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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