# Chaco Culture National Historical Park

The park, which has been protecting its archaeological riches since it was established in 1907, also protects its naturally dark night skies through a set of strict lighting guidelines that include the use of dark sky friendly lighting.

**Type:** park

**Location:** NM, US

**Certified:** 2013

The park, which has been protecting its archaeological riches since it was established in 1907, also protects its naturally dark night skies through a set of strict lighting guidelines that include the use of dark sky friendly lighting.

[Official site](http://www.nps.gov/chcu/index.htm)

[Source](https://darksky.org/places/chaco-culture-national-historic-park-dark-sky-park/)

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