Cliff Palace

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Cliff Palace in Colorado, USA, is an ancient cliff dwelling located in Mesa Verde National Park. It is considered the largest cliff dwelling in North America and was built by the Ancestral Puebloans around AD 1190 to 1260. The structure consists of over 150 rooms and 23 kivas (ceremonial rooms), showcasing the advanced architectural skills and community planning of its inhabitants. Cliff Palace is a remarkable example of the ingenuity and adaptability of the Ancestral Puebloans, who utilized the natural landscape to create a complex and sustainable living environment.

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