In 1888, two cowboys riding through Colorado Canyon country spotted a hidden cliff dwelling, and the discovery revealed a massive 700-year-old Pueblo

Nestled within the rugged cliffs, Cliff Palace was an extensive ancestral Pueblo community lost to time for many centuries. In 1888, two adventurous cowboys stumbled upon this remarkable site, hidden within its sandstone alcoves. While its majestic architecture was both exposed and obscured by its surroundings, this discovery unveiled the largest cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde.