Montezuma Castle, Arizona

The Montezuma Castle is one of the ancient dwellings of north central Arizona. Built in a limestone cliff & seventy feet above the ground, this national movement castle is a five-storey structure with twenty rooms. Research shows that it belonged to the Sinagua Indian peoples, who occupied that area between the twelfth & fourteenth centuries.

This historic castle is situated at exit 289 from 1-17; north Camp Verde & is close to the Beaver Creek- a natural stream & hence a good place to set up a civilization. Very close to this castle, is a picnic site in the shade of sycamore trees. A visitor’s center has also been set up along with a museum. However, it is worth noting that since 1951 visitors have been barred from climbing up the ruins due to its dilapidated condition. Thus, one can do nothing much except capture the breathtaking site in their camera.

Another part of the castle is the Montezuma Well. It is located seven miles towards the northeast. It is a fifty-five feet deep limestone sinkhole. This well was formed by the breakdown of an underground cavern. The underground springs maintain the water level of the well all through the year. To visit this site one can stay at Camp Verde Inn right next to interstate 17, south of exit 287.

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