Abo, Archaeological site in Mountainair, New Mexico, US
The Abo ruins include extensive stone structures and foundations spread across an elevated area at 6,100 feet above sea level in New Mexico.
The Native American settlement of Abo, established in the 14th century, functioned as a central trading post between Plains Indians and Rio Grande Valley Pueblos.
The Tompiro-speaking people of Abo maintained agricultural practices at high altitudes and developed trading networks for salt, bison skins, and other goods.
The site features a visitor station and two marked trails: a quarter-mile path through mission ruins and a half-mile trail around unexcavated pueblo sections.
Salt deposits near Abo and access to bison herds enabled residents to establish themselves as essential trade intermediaries between different Native American groups.
GPS coordinates: 34.45002,-106.37578
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:04
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