Cedar Tree Tower - Clues in Stone, Secrets in the Sky

Cedar Tree Tower stands as one of Mesa Verde’s intriguing mesa-top structures, built during the Classic period between CE 1100 and 1300. Typically paired with a kiva, the tower’s true purpose remains a mystery. Was it ceremonial? A lookout? Part of an ancient communication network? As you explore its ruins, you’ll walk in the footsteps of a people whose ingenuity and spirituality shaped the very landscape.