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Sacred Mountain (Arizona)

Sacred Mountain (Arizona)

Mountain in Arizona

"Sacred Mountain" redirects here. For for sacred mountains in general, see sacred mountain.

Sacred Mountain is a small mountain in Yavapai County, Arizona near the community of Lake Montezuma. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1975.[2] The mountain is significant for the agricultural remains and pueblos that can be found on it.

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Archaeology

A study of the surrounding basin by the University of Arizona revealed evidence that farming techniques such as check dams and raised-bed gardening were used. Many extensive canals were also found. Some cultivated agaves were found on the mountain itself.[3][4]

The mountain also contains the remains of a large pueblo with 50 to 60 rooms. The pueblo is broken up into 3 blocks of around 20 rooms each. It also has a Hohokam ball court, the last identified court to be constructed in Verde Valley. The court has been largely eroded, however.[4]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Geographic Names Information System". Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  2. [2]
    "NPGallery Asset Detail". National Park Service. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  3. [3]
    "Sacred Mountain Trail". Verde Valley Archaeology Center. Archived from the original on 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  4. [4]
    "Sacred Mountain - Visit Camp Verde". Visit Camp Verde. 2022-09-19. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
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