Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona (1959)

"Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona (1959)" is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This publication focuses on the significant archaeological site of Montezuma Castle, a well-preserved cliff dwelling located in central Arizona. The text explores the environmental, cultural, and historical aspects of the site and its inhabitants, the prehistoric Indians who once lived there. The book provides a detailed overview of the geography of the Verde Valley, the early inhabitants of the region, and the evolution of the Montezuma Castle structure over time. It discusses how the area's environment influenced the settlement patterns, the development of communal dwellings, and the daily lives of the cliff dwellers, highlighting their agricultural practices and craftsmanship. The narrative explains the eventual abandonment of the castle due to factors like drought and resource competition among neighboring pueblos. Additionally, it touches upon other significant locations within the monument, such as Montezuma Well, while also offering practical information for visitors to the national monument. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.