The Anasazi State Park Museum showcases a partially excavated archaeological site called the Coombs Site, where archaeologists from the University of Utah excavated 97 rooms in 1958 and 1959. Tree ring dates from logs used in the buildings range from A.D. 1129 to 1169. The villagers appear to have left around A.D. 1175.
A life-size replica of a six-room dwelling is located a few steps down the path that goes from the museum building to the Coombs Site. Further along the trail, a replica of a pit house shows how these structures, which typically predate Puebloan style homes, were built. Several original, partially excavated rooms with interpretive signs are also available to view. Interactive exhibits in the museum building provide an opportunity to grind corn, make rubbings of pottery designs, and use a microscope to identify native seeds.
The museum grounds include a grass picnic area with tables under large cottonwood trees, which offer welcome shade and greenery amid the surrounding arid slickrock country. A small gift shop offers a variety of books, jewelry, pottery, and other crafts.
Replica of Anasazi village and pit house, partially excavated archaeological site, indoor exhibits of artifacts and natural history, auditorium, gift shop, picnic area, and restrooms
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