Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well
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Montezuma Castle as seen from the park trail
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A docent stationed below the castle was on hand to explain the Sinaqua community
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The terraces of Montezuma Castle
The darker color is area restored by the park service. In time, this will fade to match the lighter original material.
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Montezuma Castle, a series of caves and man-made rooms
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The remnants of a dwelling
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Swallow nests on the limestone cliffs
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Beaver Creek provided water to the Sinagua community
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The foliage beside Montezuma Well
There is a trail on the right that leads to the water's edge
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Water in Montezuma Well is low this year.
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The ducks seem happy in Montezuma Well
It looks like the shoreline used to be near the trees.
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A view of Montezuma Well from the lookout area
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