It is not a Castle although there is great magnificence to this prehistoric American Indian structure. The Aztec emperor Montezuma II was never here, the Castle was abandonded at least a century before he was born.
Rising 100 feet above the Beaver Creek floodplain, Montezuma Castle is a testimony to the resilience and innovations of a people called Sinagua named after a Spanish term for the San Francisco Peaks, the "Sierra Sin Agua", "The Mountain Without Water.
The 19 rooms could have housed 34 to 50 people, conserving precious farmland near the creek. Entrance to most area was usually from a hole in the roof, a ladder made access easier.
There is not too much left of the Castle, but the drive from Flagstaff to it is worth it. The country side has a lot of mountains and beautiful valleys.
I hope you enjoy the pictures of the Castle.
On our way back to Williams we ran into a snow storm and it snowed all the way back. Even after we got back to Williams the snow continued till early evening.
Tomorrow we're heading to Winslow, AZ to see the Meteor Crater. Pictures to follow.
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