Gila Cliff Dwellings

About Gila Cliff Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument preserves ancient cliff dwellings built by the Mogollon people in the 13th century. The monument features five caves containing rooms constructed in natural cavities in the cliff face. The site offers insight into the lives of these ancient peoples who lived in the rugged Gila Wilderness. The monument is managed by the National Park Service.