![]() NPS photo, by Bettymaya Foote. ![]() NPS Photo. Specific examples visible at Aztec Ruins National Monument include the Aztec West great house solistice alignment. During the summer solstice sunrise and the winter solstice sunset, the north wall of the great house aligns with the sun's location as it touches the horizon. ![]() NPS Photo, by Danielle York. For the protection of these archeologic sites, access options for visitors to see these events are limited. The monument hosts solstice alignment observations each year, and full moon tours during the summer. There is no access to the archeologic features here outside of those special events - see the monument's calendar for specific program opportunities. |
Last updated: September 11, 2022