Casas Grandes

The site contains multi-story adobe buildings with T-shaped doorways, platforms, ceremonial mounds, and ball courts spread across the settlement area.

The settlement originated around 1130 CE and reached its peak between 1261-1340 CE, when inhabitants constructed extensive water management systems and residential structures.

The remains show strong connections to Mesoamerican traditions through architectural elements, pottery designs, and ceremonial spaces including specialized macaw breeding facilities.

The archaeological zone includes interpretive signs, guided tours, and a museum displaying artifacts that demonstrate the technological capabilities of the ancient inhabitants.

Excavations revealed a 2,300-kilogram iron meteorite within the complex, indicating the settlement's role in collecting and trading valuable materials across regions.

Location: Casas Grandes Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 1,476 m

GPS coordinates: 30.37583,-107.95556

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:59