Cutthroat Castle

Cutthroat Castle, much like the other Hovenweep sites, is unique and inspiring.

NPS photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Cutthroat Castle Unit

Significance:

ancestral Puebloan community

Amenities

1 listed

Scenic View/Photo Spot

Cutthroat Castle consists of room blocks and towers that are located on low terraces in the canyon, but not at the canyon head, which makes them unique compared to other Hovenweep sites. The Cutthroat Group also appears to have a large number of kivas relative to other building types. Puebloan kivas are usually built into the earth, and are typically round. An exception is the kiva incorporated into Cutthroat Castle, which rests on top of a boulder.

The unique stone towers and other buildings at Hovenweep are extremely fragile. To help preserve them, please remain on trail and do not enter or touch any structure.