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Tonto National Monument
Research Projects
Lower Cliff Dwelling excavation

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Lower Cliff Dwelling excavation

Tonto National Monument's unique and varied resources have attracted scientists for many years. Much of what we know about the monument's archeological, biological and physical resources has been learned through past research. Yet, much still remains to be discovered. Click on the links for more information.

Natural Resources research projects

Cultural Resources research projects

a photo of a spider web  

Did You Know?
Hummingbirds use spiderwebs to bolster their nests, which are the size of a walnut shell. Hummingbird eggs are the size of a Tic-Tac breath mint.

Last Updated: November 19, 2006 at 13:26 EST