Sears-Kay Ruin, Archaeological site in Carefree, United States.
The Sears-Kay Ruin contains 40 stone rooms positioned on a hilltop within the Tonto National Forest, featuring walls and foundations of a fortified settlement.
The Hohokam people constructed this defensive fortification around 1050 AD and remained at the site until approximately 1200 AD when they left for unknown reasons.
The structures at Sears-Kay Ruin reflect the architectural methods of the Hohokam civilization, which later influenced the Akimel O'odham and Tohono O'odham peoples.
Visitors can access the ruins through a 1.1-mile round trip trail with 202 feet elevation gain, requiring sturdy shoes and water due to desert conditions.
One particular chamber at Sears-Kay Ruin, known as the Mystery Room, differs from others with rounded corners instead of standard square construction methods.
Location: Maricopa County
GPS coordinates: 33.84432,-111.28450
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:42
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