Arizona’s Ancient Stone City is a Testament to the Mighty Salado Civilization

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Besh Ba Gowah Archeological Park, Arizona

Many people flock Chaco Canyon, completely missing one of Arizona’s most mind-boggling ancient marvel.

This ancient stone city at Besh Ba Gowah once housed the Salado people, one of the most advanced pre-Columbian civilizations in the US. Here are some interesting facts to know before you visit.

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Apache People Gave This Village Its Metal-Related Name

It means ‘place of metal’ in Apache, referring to mining that happened long after the pueblo was empty. You’ll find this pueblo on a high ridge looking over Pinal Creek, just one mile from downtown Globe.

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Salado People Created a Regional Culture Phenomenon

Salado people lived in this 200-room pueblo between 1225 CE and 1400 CE. ‘Salado’ (Spanish for ‘salted’) comes from their connection to the Salt River basin…

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