Montezuma Castle National Monument

Rod Timanus

ISBN 10: 1467131873 / ISBN 13: 9781467131872

Published by Arcadia Publishing, US, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Montezuma Castle National Monument
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, US
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1467131873
• ISBN 13: 9781467131872
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 318 grams

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Synopsis

The mysterious cliff dwelling known as Montezuma Castle has overlooked Arizona's Verde Valley for over 900 years. Originally thought to have been built by the ancient Aztecs, later research proved it to be the handiwork of a long-vanished people named the Sinagua. They inhabited the site for over three centuries and then simply walked away to be lost in the mists of time. In this volume, the author traces the history of Montezuma Castle through its construction, abandonment, later discovery, and the diligent efforts of many individuals and organizations to restore and preserve it for future generations. In 1906, Montezuma Castle was designated one of the country's first national monuments by Pres. Theodore Roosevelt. Arizona was still a territory at that time, six years away from becoming the 48th state in the Union.

About the Author

Author and illustrator Rod Timanus writes extensively about the history of the American West. He is a member of the Western Writers of America, the Arizona Historical Society, and the Alamo Society.