Raven Site Ruin
July 21, 2008 by arizonan
The Raven Site Ruin consists of two pueblos with 800 rooms and two kivas. The site is 5-acres, which overlooks the Little Colorado River. You can participate in guided hiking tours of the petroglyphs and other sites. The tour also includes visits to the laboratory, museum, library and excavation areas.
The Site is open daily 9:30 to 5:00 pm. from May 1 to mid-October. The guided tours of Raven Site are held daily at 11:00, 2:00 and 4:00 pm. The site tour is $3.50. However, those over 62 or ages 12 to 17 the cost is $2.50. The self-guided tour is $4.00. However, those over 62 or ages 12 to17 the cost is $3.00. There is a one-day excavation that includes lunch. The cost is $59.00 or for those ages 9 to17 the cost is $37.00. The site requires reservations for guided tours and excavation programs. Please contact White Mountain Archaeological Center, HC 30, Box 30, St. John’s, AZ 85936 or call 520-333-5857. This site has so much for everyone to see and learn.
Raven Site Indian Ruins is located about 13 miles north of Springerville. Head out of Springerville north on Interstate 60. Then take Interstate 180/191 north again near Richville. Turn right onto Tucson Electric Power Plant Road. Head half a mile down the gravel road to the research center.
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