History of Grand Canyon National Park

The area of the Grand Canyon has been inhabited since approximately 8000 BC. The most famous inhabitants of the area were the Anasazi people, who lived in villages built along the canyon rim and cliff faces. They also farmed on small plots of land near the Colorado River. Other Native American tribes occupied parts of the area until Apache raiders forced them out in 1200 AD.

Delving into the depths of the Grand Canyon, archaeologists have unearthed a captivating find - delicate split-twig figurines dating back to 1000-2000 BC. These intricately crafted relics, resembling majestic deer and bighorn sheep, offer a fascinating glimpse into the rituals of prehistoric hunters.

The story of the Grand Canyon doesn't end there. Descendants of the Ancestral Pueblo people, such as the Paiute, Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi tribes, once called this awe-inspiring wonder their home. However, it is the Havasupai people who now proudly claim the Grand Canyon as their ancestral homeland, with a rich history spanning over 800 years.