Archaeological Sites

From dinosaur bones to artifacts and cliff dwellings of ancient people, Colorado’s history comes alive at historic sites across the state.

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Cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park
Cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park
Cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park
Cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park
Ute Mountain Tribal Park
Ute Mountain Tribal Park
Chimney Rock Archeological Area
Chimney Rock Archeological Area
Ancestral Puebloan ruins at Hoveweep National Monument near Dove Creek
Ancestral Puebloan ruins at Hoveweep National Monument near Dove Creek
Pictographs of the Freemont Indian culture in Canyon Pintado near Rangely
Pictographs of the Freemont Indian culture in Canyon Pintado near Rangely
Exploring Ute Tribal Park in Towaoc with a guide
Exploring Ute Tribal Park in Towaoc with a guide
Petroglyphs in Ute Tribal Park in Towaoc
Petroglyphs in Ute Tribal Park in Towaoc
Mesa Verde National Park, just 35 miles west of Durango
Mesa Verde National Park, just 35 miles west of Durango

From touring the homes of Ancestral Puebloans at Mesa Verde National Park to walking in dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur National Monument or in Purgatoire Canyon, Colorado’s historic and archaeological sites offer a peek into our ancient past.

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