Arcosanti

Arcosanti

An experimental town that was built according to the principles of arcology – a fusion of architecture and ecology. Construction of the unusual arched constructions started in 1970, now works have slowed down.

Tonto Upper Cliff Dwelling

Tonto Upper Cliff Dwelling

The largest ancient cliff dwelling in Tonto National Monument. An ancient structure with some 40 rooms in a natural alcove. It was developed and inhabited by Salado culture around 1300 – 1350 AD.

Oraibi

Oraibi Pueblo, Arizona

One of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements within the United States. Founded before 1100 AD. Stronghold of Hopi culture and traditions, with traditional architecture.

Pueblo Grande Ruins

Pueblo Grande in Phoenix

Remnants of an ancient settlement that was inhabited in 450 – 1450 AD. Represents a large platform, where earlier stood many houses, three ball courts.

Kinishba Ruins

Kinishba Ruins

Remnants of an enormous pueblo, where the great house had some 600 rooms. Constructed in the 1100 – 1300s, housed up to 1500 people.

Casa Malpais

Remnants of observatory in Casa Malpais

Abandoned Mogollan settlement with many interesting monuments. It was inhabited around 1260 – 1400 AD and contains Great Kiva and Solar Calendar – stone enclosure with an opening toward the north and two more that show the winter and summer solstice as well as equinoxes. Nearby are petroglyphs whose symbolics seem to be linked to Solar Calendar.

Agate House Pueblo

Agate House Pueblo, built from petrified wood

Abandoned prehistoric settlement, almost exclusively built from petrified wood. Pueblo had eight rooms, inhabited in 900 – 1200 AD. Partly reconstructed.

White House Ruins

White House Ruins, Arizona

Ruins of Anasazi settlements under a rock overhang. Ruins of a once large building with 80 rooms that were inhabited in 1040 – 1275 AD. Numerous petroglyphs are nearby.