El Morro National Monument

national monument in New Mexico
#16 in New Mexico / #1311 in United States of America
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by Joel Mills
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

El Morro National Monument in New Mexico is a historic site known for its impressive sandstone promontory, which rises 200 feet above the desert floor. This natural landmark, also known as "Inscription Rock," features a pool of water at its base, making it a vital stop for travelers over the centuries. The monument is famous for its extensive collection of petroglyphs and historic inscriptions left by Ancestral Puebloans, Spanish explorers, and American pioneers.


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