Kinishba Ruins, Mohave County Travel Guide

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Discover the ancient Kinishba Ruins, a Mogollon pueblo on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, offering a glimpse into Arizona's rich history.

Explore the Kinishba Ruins, a large pueblo ruin once home to the Mogollon people between the 12th and 14th centuries. Located on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, these partially restored ruins offer a glimpse into the lives of an ancient culture.

A brief summary to Kinishba Ruins

Reservation, Whiteriver, AZ, 85941, US
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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Kinishba Ruins.

Check in at the White Mountain Apache Cultural Center and Museum at Fort Apache to purchase your permit and receive information before visiting the ruins.
Purchase the guidebook at the Nohwiké Bágowa Museum for detailed explanations of the buildings and spaces at Kinishba, as there are no descriptions at the site itself.
Bring water and wear appropriate clothing, as the weather in the White Mountains can be variable.

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Getting There

Driving

From AZ-73, turn onto West Kinishba Road, a dirt road located about 2 miles north of Canyon Day. Follow this road for approximately 2 miles to reach the parking area at the ruins. The dirt road is generally easy to navigate. There is no fee for parking.
Public Transport

While there is no direct public transportation to Kinishba Ruins, you can take a Greyhound bus to Safford, AZ. From there, hire a taxi or rideshare to the ruins, approximately a 40-minute drive. Expect to pay $30-$50 for the taxi.

Discover more about Kinishba Ruins

Kinishba Ruins, also known as Kin Dalhbaa (Brown House) by the Apache, is an archaeological site located on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in eastern Arizona. This 600-room pueblo was constructed by the Mogollon people, ancestors of the Zuni and Hopi, between the 12th and 14th centuries. At its peak, Kinishba may have housed up to 1,000 residents within its nine major building mounds.The site features the remains of masonry room blocks, some of which were originally three stories tall. Two large apartment blocks and several smaller buildings surround two communal courtyards, which served as centers for religious ceremonies. The rooms often had a fire pit in the center and averaged 14 by 12 feet. Kinishba was mysteriously abandoned in the late 14th or early 15th centuries, before European contact.Today, the White Mountain Apache Tribe administers the site. Visitors can explore the partially restored ruins and imagine life in this ancient pueblo. To visit Kinishba Ruins, visitors must first check in at the White Mountain Apache Cultural Center and Museum (Nohwike' Bágowa) at Fort Apache.