Monument Valley
Valley of the Rocks
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Other Name: -, District: Arizona, State: South West, United States of America
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Monument Valley is located on the southern border of Utah with northern Arizona,near the Four Corners area.Monument Valley is officially a large area which includes much of the area surrounding Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a Navajo Nation equivalent to a national park. Oljato, for example, is also within the area designated as Monument Valley.Location
The valley lies within the range of the Navajo Nation Reservation, and is accessible from U.S. Highway 163.Climate
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The Navajo National Monument consists of three separate 13th century cliff dwellings, some of them accessible only on foot or horseback: Betatakin, constructed around 1200; Keet Seel, the largest and best preserved, built between 1274 and 1286 under a rock overhang; and Inscription House, the smallest of the three.
A historic museum built in 1921 with many native american exhibits.
The gigantic spires and buttes of this natural wonder at the Arizona/Utah border never fail to inspire awe in visitor` hearts. Quite a drive from Flagstaff, but well worth the scenic trip, Monument Valley is deep within the Navajo nation. There, the Navajo people continue raising sheep and producing rugs, silver works and basketry. Examples of their crafts are on display in the gift shop at the visitor center. A traditional restaurant is available at the park.