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Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Chinle, Arizona • Apache County

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About This Property

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Canyon de Chelly National Monument protects 83,840 acres of rugged canyonland in northeastern Arizona. It features dramatic sandstone cliffs, narrow gorges, and a rich archaeological history preserved by the Navajo Nation.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
85000
Listed Date
8/25/1970
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Prehistoric; Historic - Aboriginal; Native American; Military
Periods of Significance
1700 Ad - 1924 Ad; 0 Ad - 1499 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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