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Review:
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a gorgeous national monument near Silver City, preserving significant Mogollon cliff dwellings within the Gila Wilderness near the Gila River. The monument was originally established in 1907 following the discovery of the Mogollon ruins by Silver City resident Henry B. Ailman in 1878. Today, the monument showcases the ruins of two ancient Mimbres Culture sites at its TJ Ruins and Cliff Dweller Canyon units. 553 acres of beautiful wilderness is also preserved as a natural area, which can be explored by hikers and backcountry campers. At the park's visitor center, parkgoers can view a number of exhibits showcasing Mogollon and Apache artifacts, including exhibits on a mummified body uncovered at the site that is currently on display at the Smithsonian Museum.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, 26 Jim Bradford Trail, Mimbres, NM 88049, Phone: 575-536-9461
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