Pueblo Grande Ruin and Irrigation Sites
Pueblo Grande Ruin and Irrigation Sites, Archaeological site and Irrigation complex in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Pueblo Grande site contains a substantial platform mound with retaining walls, multiple residential structures, and an extensive network of irrigation canals.
The Hohokam civilization constructed and inhabited this settlement from 450 AD to 1450 AD, developing agricultural techniques in the desert environment.
The site includes three ball courts where the Hohokam people conducted ceremonies and established trade connections with neighboring communities.
The City of Phoenix manages the location as part of the S'edav Va'aki Museum, offering walking tours and educational exhibits about prehistoric societies.
The longest irrigation canal connected to Pueblo Grande extended over 16 miles to present-day Glendale, demonstrating advanced water management skills.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 33.44639,-111.98417
Latest update: May 20, 2025 18:31
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