New-Mexico Points of Interest

Q-Site TA-14-6


The Q-Site Ta-14-6 is a fascinating point of interest located in New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument. This national park tour guide summary will highlight some of the reasons to visit this site and the unique things one might see there.

The Q-Site Ta-14-6 is a prehistoric pueblo that was built by the ancestral Pueblo people around 1300 AD. This site features a multi-story stone structure that was likely used for both housing and ceremonial purposes. The pueblo is situated on a mesa and is surrounded by breathtaking views of the nearby canyons and cliffs.

Visitors to the Q-Site Ta-14-6 can take a guided tour to learn more about the history and significance of this site. The tour includes a visit to the pueblo's kiva, a subterranean room that was used for religious ceremonies. The kiva is still in remarkably good condition, and visitors can see the original plaster walls and ceiling.

Another unique feature of the Q-Site Ta-14-6 is the presence of petroglyphs, which are rock carvings created by the ancestral Pueblo people. These carvings depict various animals and symbols and provide insight into the culture and beliefs of these ancient people.

Overall, the Q-Site Ta-14-6 is a must-visit location for anyone interested in ancient history, archaeology, or Native American culture. The site is easily accessible via a short hike from the Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center and offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the ancestral Pueblo people. Get driving directions.
Q-SITE TA-14-6

Points of Interest
Location
200 Year Old Ponderosa Pine Tree
24 inch Ledge on trail
Alcove
Alcove House
Back Gate Guard Station
Battleship Bunker - Creutz Test TA-18-5
Battleship Bunker - Magnetic Method TA-18-2
Beginning of Ridge Trail Section
Beginning of The Narrows
Bench Area with Interpretive Sign
Big Kiva
Cave Loop \ Slot Canyon Trail Fork
CCC Historic District
Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit
Dead tree snag across trail
East Road Drainage Structure
Entering BLM Land
Fallen Boulder Across Trail
Frijolito Pueblo
Gun Site TA-8-1; TA-8-2; TA-8-3; TA-8-172
K-Site TA-11-1; TA11-2; TA11-3
KKTR National Monument Informative Sign
KKTR National Monument Interpretive Sign
KKTR National Monument West Informative Sign
Long House
Painted Cave
Pond Cabin TA-18-29
Q-Site TA-14-6
Road to Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
Rock Terraces Across Trail
S-Site TA-16-58
Shelter Cave
Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area
Slot Canyon National Rec Trail Scenic Overlook
Slotin Building TA-18-1
Switchback on Road to Veterans Memoral Overlook
Talus House
Tee-Pee Garden
The Concrete Bowl TA-6-37
The Narrows
The Quonset Hut TA-22-1
Tyounyi Pueblo
Typical Trail Along Ridge Section
Typical Trail Below Fault B
Typical trail west of The Narrows
Tyuonyi Overlook
V-Site TA-16-516 and TA-16-517
Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
West Road Drainage Structure
White Rock County Visitor Center
Yapashi

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Cochiti - Cochiti Lake 60 5,543 ft
Riana - Abiquiu Reservoir 53 6,462 ft
Juniper - Bandelier National Monument 66 6,673 ft
Tetilla Peak - Cochiti Lake 51 5,553 ft