Aztec in San Juan County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Aztec Ruins National Monument
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 2, 2008
1. Aztec Ruins National Monument Marker
expressed within the principles of the
convention concerning the protection of the world
cultural and natural heritage
Aztec Ruins National Monument
has been designated an
outlier of Chaco Culture National Historical Park
World Heritage Site
and joins a select list of protected areas
around the world whose outstanding natural and cultural resources
form the common inheritance of all mankind
Erected 1987 by National Park Service-United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list.
Location. 36° 50.07′ N, 108° 0.016′ W. Marker is in Aztec, New Mexico, in San Juan County. Marker is on Ruins Road. The marker is affixed to the outside wall of the Aztec Ruins National Monument Visitor
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "For the Enlightenment of the Nation" (here, next to this marker); Crossroads Through Time (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Vibrant Pueblo (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Daring Plan (approx. 0.3 miles away); At Home on the River (approx. 0.3 miles away); A River's Ancient Gifts (approx. 0.3 miles away); Armijo Returns Triumphant (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Aztec Ruins National Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aztec.
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 2, 2008
2. Aztec Ruins National Monument Visitor Center
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 2, 2008
3. Aztec Ruins National Monument
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 2, 2008
4. Aztec Ruins National Monument
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 2, 2008
5. Aztec Ruins National Monument
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 2, 2008
6. Aztec Ruins National Monument-Sign at the entrance to the park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 594 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
