Arizona Ancient Archaeological and Native American Indian Ruins

Montezuma's Castle

Petroglyphs

ancient ball court

Tovrea Castle

Arizona has 1,500 + years of history, and you can get up close to see many ancient archaeological and Native American Indian ruins! On your vacation to Arizona, view geological wonders such as the Grand Canyon, walk amongst the ruins of past civilizations and tour historic buildings. If you want to explore Arizona's history you will learn about the Hokohoman, the Spanish explorers, the importance of farming, mining and logging, and the wild west. You willl discover that the early settlers to Arizona were industrious people with ingenuity. To discover Arizona's history and culture visit some of the many museums, take part in a local festival, visit one of the cultural centers, or live theater and you will see what a colorful past Arizona has.

Ancient Native American Indian Ruins & Petroglyphs

Montezuma Castle- located in the Verde Valley. Early discoverers believed that Aztecs built this castle for Montezuma, it was later learned that he was never this far north and in reality it is the most visibly well preserved Sinagua complex in Arizona. Sinagua is spanish for...more info

Tuzigoot- Located in the Verde Valley. Visit this scenic spot and see the remnants of one of the largest pueblos built by the Sinagua..more info

Deer Valley Rock Art Center -located in North Phoenix tucked away behind the neighborhoods you will find the Deer Valley Rock Art Center and Petroglyphs preserved in the midst of an urban city...more info

Pueblo Grande Museum- Located in the city of Phoenix, this is a wonderful museum built next to Native archoelogical ruins. The Pueblo Grande Museum is best to visit on a cool day since most of the points of interest are located outside. Experience what it was like...more

Casa Grande Ruins- located southeast of Phoenix this national monument preserves a group of Hohokam structures abandoned in the mid 1400's,the "big house" is the 4 story caliche structure that still stands centuries after it was built...more info

Wupatki Ruins-located just north of Flagstaff is a national monument home to ruins built by Pueblo people. It was the largest in the area and is also home to the northern most preserved ball court...more info

Casa Malpais Archaeological Park-located in Springerville this National Historic Landmark is home to a volcanic rock structure-the Kiva, ruins of an ancient observatory and petroglyph drawings...more info

Ruins of Palatki-located in Sedona you can view ancient Sinagua ruins as well as petroglphs...more info

White House Ruins | Keet Seel |Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park

Phoenix Historic Buildings

Mystery Castle of South Mountain- Not really a castle, but a very odd and cool house built in the early 1940's that sits on South Mountain. It has a beautiful view of Phoenix. If you like to tour old homes...more info

Rosson House Museum- Phoenix is a relatively new city and as such it doesn't have that many prominent historical buidlings. The Rosson house museum is special because it is one of the few surviving buildings from the original ...more info

Sahuaro Ranch Park Historical Area- This park is listed on the National Register of Historical Places-it preserves one of the oldest ranches in the Valley. The park is beautiful. When you enter if you park on the right you will immediately notice the beautiful home set amongst...more info

Niels Petersen House Museum | Tovrea Castle | Wrigly Mansion |

Southern Arizona Historic Buildings

Arizona History Museum - Tucson | Bird Cage Theater Museum | Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum | Mission San Xavier Del Bac |