Hawikuh Ruins, Archaeological site in Zuni, New Mexico, United States
The Hawikuh Ruins contain remnants of six large structures with interconnected passageways and plazas where approximately 700 people lived during its peak period.
Spanish explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado documented and conquered this pueblo in 1540, establishing it as the first Spanish stronghold in the region.
The site preserves the architectural methods of the Zuni people, featuring traditional sandstone walls and foundations that demonstrate their construction techniques.
The archaeological site sits 12 miles southwest of Zuni Pueblo on the Zuni Indian Reservation, with interpretive signs explaining its historical context.
Excavations conducted between 1917 and 1923 revealed numerous artifacts now housed at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 34.93273,-108.98490
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:57
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