Taos Pueblo, Native American settlement in Taos County, United States.
Taos Pueblo is a continuously inhabited adobe settlement in northern New Mexico composed of two large multi-story structures. The buildings rise up to five stories and are bisected by the Rio Pueblo de Taos, which provides year-round water.
The main structures were built between 1000 and 1450 and represent one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America. Spanish colonial forces reached the valley in the 16th century and initiated a long period of cultural encounters and resistance.
Residents still use traditional outdoor ovens and baking areas that have served for food preparation for centuries. Ceremonial chambers remain closed to outsiders and preserve the spiritual practices of the community.
The grounds are open daily except during special ceremonies, with visitors able to explore the outer areas and designated courtyards. Photography is allowed only with special permission, and many private residential areas remain off-limits to the public.
The original living spaces had neither doors nor windows and could only be entered through rooftop ladders descending into the interiors. This design served both defensive purposes and controlled access to individual living levels.
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