Why the Mesa Verde people eventually left their homes may never be known. Indeed, they lived in the cliff dwellings for only about the last 75 to 100 years of their occupation of Mesa Verde.

The allure of this park is not only the remarkable ruins, but also the mystery of the people who ... Resources near Mesa Verde National Park Jun 2016 NPCA and our partners at FracTracker invite you to ...

Colorado cowboys discovered a remarkable archaeological site at Mesa Verde, revealing a silent city of stone built by a peaceful Indian civilization centuries before Columbus. This community thrived ...