Canyon de Chelly was named after a Navajo phrase meaning "canyon within a rock". It is located in Arizona near the Navajo tribe, who have lived in the canyon for nearly 5,000 years. Each feature of the canyon has special meaning to the Navajo people. Canyon de Chelly National Monument was established in 1931 to protect the canyon.

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Canyon de Chelly was named after a
Navajo phrase which was Tseyi
which means canyon (Tse) means
rock (Yi) means within

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5. History
Canyon de chelly (chay) is found in arizona
rightfully close to the Navajo tribe.
The Navajo tribe is settled in the
southwest side of Canyon De Chelly.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument was
authorized in 1931 by President Herbert
Hoover.

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For nearly 5000 years people have been living
here.
Every house, mountain, hill, cabin all have a
special meaning and place in the canyon.

8. Did you know
This canyon located on the Navajo
Nation that Canyon de Chelly National
Monument overlooks Daylight Savings
Time. From March through November
the time is ONE HOUR AHEAD of
Arizona. The Navajo Nation changes its
time because the Navajo Nation is partly
in New Mexico and Utah.

9. Wild horses in chelly

10. Canyon de chelly has plenty of water

12. Facts
Canyon de chelly is open for all
visitors.
This canyon has a very big
population it is visited regularly,
alot of people come to camp visit or
even live there

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