Posted on 07/15/2010 8:33:39 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
It is said that the first structure was built around A.D. 1000, by an ancient culture known as the Sinagua, also known as the Anasazi.
The Sinagua's were obviously aware of its greatness, as this is where they built their homes and thrived off of the land. They were agriculturalists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles. They hunted game and gathered seeds and nuts to sustain themselves.
By studying petroglyphs, artifacts, and comparatives of indigenous and Hopi groups, Archaeologists and anthropologists describe Sinagua rituals as being closely related to the flora and fauna of the area.
They utilized surrounding wild desert plants for practical and medical purposes. Stems and branches were used for fiber, fruits and flowers for food and roots for soap.
The Sinagua's molded nature around them in a peaceful way without destroying it and mixed freely with other cultures. They adapted to a harsh environment, using natures rocks, boulders, water sources, flora and fauna.
Know one knows what happened to the Sinagua's, as they just mysteriously disappeared around 1400.
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What was their other choice?
Are you suggesting we take vacation here to support Arizona? Suits me!:)
Seriously, Colorado plateau environs are my special area that I love best. I can’t remember if we actually went to Tuzigoot or just many places like it.
Have you ever been to Canyon de Chelley? Probably the most beautiful canyon in Arizona, if not the entire United States.
“The Sinagua’s molded nature around them in a peaceful way without destroying it and mixed freely with other cultures. They adapted to a harsh environment, using natures rocks, boulders, water sources, flora and fauna.”
Ahhh, ain’t that sweet. I bet they were advisors to the UN on child safety issues, womens issues and environmental conservation.
PUKE... P.C. crap everywere you go.
Yes, I most certainly have. Still have the t-shirt with rock art (petroglyph) designs on it, too. Spider Woman rock is unbelievable. We camped there and left too soon....
Basha’s?
:^)
Walmart?
They apparently had a fondness for long pig.
Best quality chorizo I know of. Loads of pastries too. Not sure if I am daring enough to go back to Nogales again though. I’ll have to hope the Basha’s in Safford is still under U.S. control the next time I get down there.
If you’re not up to hiking around, this is a lovely way to see the Verde Valley:
I know it’s an institution but I don’t think Walmart goes back that far.
See what happens when you ask a question: you get answers!!
If they had had a Basha's back then they would still be here. Their cholesterol levels would be out of sight but they would still be here.
Same with the Mogollons up in the higher country. They were marginal folk who lived on the periphery, and were easily displaced by very violent, ganglike immigrants crossing the border from down in Mexico around that time.
The Sinaguas, Anasazi and Mogollons should have taken better control of their southern border.
Yes, Canyon de Chelly (pronounced “shay”) is awesome — Sedona on steroids. It’s Indian land so you have to pay a toll to go in with an Indian guide, but it’s well worth it.
Went to visit this place several years ago. It’s a pretty extensive and well preserved layout, and you can get up close and personal. I’d love to go back.
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