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 | |
| Elevation | 1,258 ft (383 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 34°39′27″N 111°42′28″W / 34.6575°N 111.7079°W |
| Geography | |
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Sacred Mountain | |
| Nearest city | Rimrock, Arizona |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000366 |
| Added to NRHP | March 4, 1975 |
Archaeology
editA 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". Geographic Names Information System. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "NPGallery Asset Detail". National Park Service. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Sacred Mountain Trail". Verde Valley Archaeology Center. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ 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.