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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…