mesa verde
states: [usa]
category: cultural
year: 1978
location: Colorado
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 37.2616666700, -108.4855556000
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 27
world heritage site: 27
Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the United States, preserves the ancient cliff dwellings and archaeological treasures of the Ancestral Puebloans, who thrived there from around 600 to 1300 CE. The park showcases over 4,000 sites, including well-preserved stone villages built into cliff alcoves, offering a glimpse into their sophisticated culture and architecture. It serves as a vital link to understanding the history and resilience of Indigenous peoples in the region, with its dramatic landscapes enhancing its historical significance.
