We were able to do some touristy things while we were here and visited Tuzigoot National Monument a pueblo that was occupied by the Sinaguan people from about 1100 AD to 1425 AD. They raised corn, beans and squash, traded with other tribes in the area, and populated the Verde Valley because of abundant game and water. Today there are still several small springs that produce 9 - 12 gallons of water per second, an incredibly important resource in the desert today. Although we don't know the exact reasons for their leaving it is presumed that the climate may have become too dry, or that there were simply better hunting grounds. But, like us, they eventually moved on. Tuzigoot was never meant to be a permanent home and by the early 1400's it was empty with many people traveling east and north. It is thought that the Hopi and Zuni are the descendants of this early people.
We looked forward to getting here - seeing friends, doing our final provisioning for the RV and getting errands and personal things done. It's been an extremely busy and productive couple of weeks and now it's bittersweet to say goodbye to everyone. But....it will be good to be moving again. There's a lot more to see out there and RVilla says her wheels are getting restless, she is ready to go. We'll be heading to CA for a few weeks and will be putting more posts out there shortly. We were able to do some touristy things while we were here and visited Tuzigoot National Monument a pueblo that was occupied by the Sinaguan people from about 1100 AD to 1425 AD. They raised corn, beans and squash, traded with other tribes in the area, and populated the Verde Valley because of abundant game and water. Today there are still several small springs that produce 9 - 12 gallons of water per second, an incredibly important resource in the desert today. Although we don't know the exact reasons for their leaving it is presumed that the climate may have become too dry, or that there were simply better hunting grounds. But, like us, they eventually moved on. Tuzigoot was never meant to be a permanent home and by the early 1400's it was empty with many people traveling east and north. It is thought that the Hopi and Zuni are the descendants of this early people.
8 Comments
11/4/2014 01:12:06 pm
Missy only iPad hardto write but we are both sad. Maybe she will sig offdddfvdws. She liked the pictures LUV,MAR AND MISSY
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Jim K
11/4/2014 10:20:04 pm
Marilyn and Missy,
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Mike
11/4/2014 10:00:29 pm
Hi Jim, catch you next time thru, there is a nice
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Jim K
11/4/2014 10:18:44 pm
Hi Mike,
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eric
11/4/2014 10:20:56 pm
... safe travels Klingers ! ... we all love watching your journey unfold !
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Cathy chapman
11/4/2014 11:02:06 pm
This is SOOO much fun! When do you get to San Fran?
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barbara
11/5/2014 03:12:30 am
Have a great time!! Stay safe.
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susan wade
11/5/2014 03:29:32 am
Great site! Your photography is fantastic and I can't wait to follow your adventures and camping recommendations. Hope to see you again soon.
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