Sacred Mountain (Arizona)

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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.

Sacred Mountain
The mountain from the north, in 2015
Highest point
Elevation1,258 ft (383 m)[1]
Coordinates34°39′27″N 111°42′28″W / 34.6575°N 111.7079°W / 34.6575; -111.7079
Geography
Sacred Mountain is located in Arizona
Sacred Mountain
Sacred Mountain
Sacred Mountain is located in the United States
Sacred Mountain
Sacred Mountain
Sacred Mountain
Nearest cityRimrock, Arizona
NRHP reference No.75000366
Added to NRHPMarch 4, 1975

Archaeology

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". Geographic Names Information System. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "NPGallery Asset Detail". National Park Service. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Sacred Mountain Trail". Verde Valley Archaeology Center. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Sacred Mountain - Visit Camp Verde". Visit Camp Verde. September 19, 2022. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.