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The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is a rare historical treasure. Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings, built more than 700 years ago, await you here. There are no "Do Not Touch" signs. You are free to touch and even go inside these fascinating architectural remnants of an American Indian culture that roamed the Four Corners area of the Southwest from 1200 B.C. to A.D. 1300.

The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is located in Manitou Springs, Colorado, at the foot of Pikes Peak, the mountain that provided the inspiration for the writing of, America the Beautiful. The dwellings are open seven days a week, year round, except for Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. During the summer months, Native American Indians - descendants of the Ancient Ones - demonstrate t

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Quoted: “Located in the scenic foothills of Pikes Peak, overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs, Manitou Cliff Dwellings presents a unique look at Native American culture. Wander leisurely through the preserve and explore the fascinating architecture of the ancient Anasazi (c. 1100-1300 A.D.).”

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