In the high-desert country of Southwestern Colorado, the ancient ruins of Hovenweep quietly maintain their cliffside position, keeping watch over the canyons. Time moves slowly here, and exploring this extraordinary area is much like turning the pages of a great novel. Each chapter reveals unsolved mysteries and truths unknown. Here’s a look:
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- A tower located in the “Holly Group” perches above a lush canyon.
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- A classic desert sunset as seen from Hovenweep.
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- Tower in the Horsehoe Group.
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- The remnants of Cutthroat Castle.
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- The sun flares through a window of this remarkably preserved tower.
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