Awatovi Ruins, Archaeological site on Hopi Reservation, Arizona, US.
The Awatovi Ruins contain the remains of ancient pueblo structures and a 17th-century Spanish mission spread across an extensive archaeological complex in northeastern Arizona.
Spanish explorers led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado discovered this pueblo settlement in 1540, marking the first European contact with the Hopi people in this region.
The pueblo features preserved kivas and ceremonial chambers where archaeologists uncovered painted murals depicting traditional Hopi religious practices and daily activities.
The archaeological site remains closed to public access as it requires protection for ongoing research and preservation within the boundaries of the Hopi Reservation.
Archaeological excavations in the 1930s revealed three Franciscan church structures, with two extending beyond 100 feet in length, and more than 1,300 residential rooms.
Location: Navajo County
Location: Hopi
GPS coordinates: 35.71861,-110.27694
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:27
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