Platform Mound, Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park 8/6/2013

"When explorers came to the Salt River Valley in the 1500's they found Hohokam villages in ruins. Among these ruins they found huge mounds of earth and rock. We now know, through archaeological excavations, that these mounds of dirt are artificial platform mounds, which the Hohokam built mostly during the Classic Period (A.D. 1150 to 1450). After the Hohokam stopped using the ball courts, platform mounds became the focus of the village. Once there were over 40 platform mounds in the Salt River Valley, but today the platform mound at Pueblo Grande is one of only three mounds left."

"A visit today consists of a two-thirds of a mile interpretive trail which travels around the remains of the prehistoric Hohokam people’s ballcourt and platform mound. The trail also features a variety of native plants, walk-in replicated dwellings and an interpretive agricultural garden featuring cotton, corn, beans, squash and amaranth. Inside, view an award-winning introductory video on the Hohokam people and the Pueblo Grande village site. Visit three galleries which explore the Hohokam people and their relationship with the environment, a hands-on gallery that explains the process of archaeology, and the changing exhibit gallery, which features rotating exhibits on a wide-variety of fascinating topics." www.phoenix.gov

Taken in: United States / Arizona / Tovrea (show map)

Taken on: August 6, 2013

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