7 Grand Canyon Historical Facts You Should Know

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One of the most impressive land features in the world is the Grand Canyon. While not the deepest, the 277-mile-long canyon is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. Becoming a National Monument in 1908, there is a rich history around the Canyon both before and after the President saw its value. Check out these seven Grand Canyon historical facts below, and see if you already know them.

7. There is a village at the base of the Grand Canyon

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6. We don’t know how old the Grand Canyon is

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5. Humans have inhabited the region for over 12,000 years

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4. The Grand Canyon displays the phenomenon called the Great Unconformity

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3. In 1909, the canyon was the site of a major hoax

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2. There are fossils dating back 1.2 billion years in the canyon

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1. The Federal Aviation Administration exists because of the Grand Canyon

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