Explore the history of Colorado, from ancient civilizations and artifacts, to dinosaurs that once roamed the land. There are archaeological sites in all regions of the state, from the Front Range to the Eastern Plains, to the westerns corners.
Archaeological Sites in Colorado
![]() Dolores |
![]() Pagosa Springs |
![]() Dinosaur |
![]() Morrison |
![]() Florissant |
![]() Montezuma Co |
![]() Cortez |
![]() Towaoc |
![]() Cortez |
Guide to Archaeological Areas in Colorado

From dinosaur fossils to Ancient Puebloan ruins, Colorado has rich history to explore on its surface and hidden beneath the ground. Head southwest for the best evidence of American Indian culture in the state
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Tour Ancient Puebloan Ruins in Colorado
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Fossils: Colorado’s Wayback Machine
Whether you live in Colorado, vacation there, or just briefly visit on your way through (but…

Dino Tracks, Rock Art & Historic Ruins at Picketwire Canyonlands
If you have had the opportunity to visit the Picketwire Canyonlands, at least once, you would…
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Stargazing at Dinosaur National Monument | A Look Back in Time
Long before miners and railroad workers made a home for themselves in Colorado, dinosaurs roamed the…
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5 Museums of Mesa Verde Country
Southwestern Colorado is rich in archaeology and American Indian culture. The museums in this remote corner…
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