Holly House

Holly House is the largest structure left in the Holly Unit.

NPS photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Holly Unit

Significance:

ancestral Puebloan structure

Amenities

1 listed

Scenic View/Photo Spot

Holly House, located on the west rim of the canyon, is a multi-story building that was probably the largest structure in the community. Standing on the trail looking south, watch for two wooden beams at the top of Holly House. These are original beams from 800 years ago, not placed during modern stabilization by the National Park Service. These beams have helped us understand how and when the structures were built.

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.