Kinishba Ruins, Ancient Mogollon settlement in Canyon Day, United States
The archaeological complex spans nine masonry buildings with 600 rooms arranged in multiple stories across a grass-covered valley at 5,000 feet elevation.
The settlement flourished between 1200 and 1400 CE, housing up to 1,500 inhabitants before its abandonment in the early 15th century.
The architectural design combines Mogollon and Ancestral Puebloan traditions, featuring double-walled construction with ceremonial kivas in the courtyards.
Access to Kinishba Ruins requires registration at Nohwike' Bágowa Museum, which operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Professor Byron Cummings led the excavation of 240 rooms in 1931, rebuilding half of the structures and establishing the first site museum.
Location: Gila County
GPS coordinates: 33.81472,-110.05444
Latest update: May 16, 2025 00:14
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