Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park in Tempe, Arizona provides visitors with an educational and informative experience about the history of the Hohokam people who lived in the Phoenix area centuries ago. Although it was once thought that no traces remained of this ancient culture, artifacts and pieces of pottery were uncovered during construction projects in the early 20th century. The finds were so remarkable that archaeological teams from around the world descended upon the site to learn more about this mysterious ancient civilization. This eventually led to Pueblo Grande Museum being established in 1929 as a place where visitors can explore and discover one of America’s oldest civilizations.
At Pueblo Grande Museum you will have the opportunity to explore a total of eight separate exhibits onsite, including a full-size museum building housing amazing artifacts ranging from clay pottery and grinding stones to tools used by ancient people for hunting, fishing and farming. Artifacts include clothing belts, baskets and even jewelry crafted from shell, turquoise and other materials reflecting incredible artistry! There are also interactive displays featuring video presentations, photographs, maps and educational games providing insight into daily life at Pueblo Grande during its peak period between 1100AD-1450AD.
The grounds themselves feature several archaeological sites that have been meticulously preserved since first excavation over 100 years ago! These areas offer visitors an even deeper look into how advanced cultures like the Hohokam people built homes out of stone & adobe bricks in addition to damming rivers to form irrigation systems capable of sustaining large agricultural communities. You can also learn several fascinating facts regarding burial practices such rock cairns & body positions found within these select areas dating back centuries far before modern day conventions!
In addition to all these archaeological sights, there is also much more than meets the eye beyond just antiquities here – a three-acre botanical garden features various native plants capable of surviving within inhospitable climates such as those experienced during prolonged droughts know all too well here within Arizona’s deserts While indigenous species provide plenty for guests to marvel at it’s worth noting there are a few ‘imported’ plants brought from elsewhere across North America like creosote bush & soapberry tree which serve their own unique purpose within their respective ecosystems; definitely giving us all something else closer inspect close up!
Last but not least nobody should miss out on simply taking time to walk around or even picnic right underneath mesquite trees where many generations ago families also gathered together under similar shade.. Something truly magical remains here that everyone deserves a chance to experience firsthand! Whether you’re interested in archaeology history or nature – it seems pretty clear why Pueblo Grande Museum is still such an important cultural hub after so many years offering something special everyone who steps foot onto its grounds. So make sure your next trip brings you over this way – priceless memories awaits!