AZ2004 -- Wupatki Ruins National Monument

About 20 minutes north of Sunset Crater, this National Monument protects the Wupatki Pueblo. 800 years ago, it was the largest around and served as a meeting place between tribes, despite have few sources of food or water or even comfort in one of the hotest & driest parts of the plateau. (The color on these pics were affected by a camera settings error)

Obligitory “Here's Where You are At” sign at the park perimter. . .

. . .a rock formation on the ruins site, smoothed by years of wind. . .

. . .more odd desert rock formations. . .

. . .view of the northern painted desert from the ruins. . .

. . .This marker describes the Wukoki Indian Ruins and it's historical significance. . .

. . .outer view of the ruins. . .

. . . closeup view of the rock wall. . .

. . .inside view of the ruins. . .

. . .crumbling rock wall.