Montezuma’s Castle is a well-preserved cliff dwelling located in Camp Verde, Arizona, United States. It was built by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture, between AD 1100 and 1425. The structure consists of 20 rooms and is nestled high up in a limestone cliff, about 90 feet above the ground. The name “Montezuma’s Castle” is a misnomer, as it was given by early American settlers who mistakenly believed it was connected to the Aztec emperor Montezuma. In reality, the dwelling had no relation to Montezuma or the Aztec civilization. Montezuma’s Castle is now a National Monument, managed by the National Park Service, and serves as a fascinating window into the lives of the ancient Sinagua people.