Visiting Tuzigoot National Monument
We visited one of the lesser known parks while we were in Sedona - Tuzigoot National Monument . Wow- what a window into the past! This site preserves a 110-room pueblo built by the Sinagua people , who lived here between 1000 and 1400 AD.
“Sinagua” means “without water” in Spanish, which gives you a clue about the resilience of these people—they farmed, traded, and thrived in this dry, rugged landscape.
The pueblo sits on a ridge with gorgeous views of the Verde River valley, and you can actually walk through some of the ancient rooms. It’s wild to think about families living here over 600 years ago, watching the same sunsets we do.
If you’re into archaeology, Southwest history, or just cool off-the-beaten-path places, add Tuzigoot to your list!
