We then drive 15 miles south of Sky City to get to Acoma Pueblo on a high plateau! This is the oldest pueblo and the tour started at 7:30am and lasts 1 1/2 hours! Our guides name was Brandon and hewas a nice young man and it was a very nice tour of the Acoma Pueblo!
The Acoma's living history reflects perseverance and fulfillment of the Acoma people's inherent responsibility to respect and live in harmony with this special place. With its unique historical distinction as the oldest continuously inhabited community in North America. The site looms nearly 370 feet above the desert floor. The history of the Acoma people and the Pueblo dates back to as early as 1100AD. Acoma has over 300 structures made of Adobe.most Acoma people do not live in the Pueblo but return 2 or more times a year for celebrations or visiting. The San Estaban del Rey Mission construction began in 1629 when the Spanish made thacAcoma people's become Catholics! The Acoma were made as slaves by the Spanish Conquistadors and they were made to build the church. Both the Mission and the Pueblo are listed on the National Register of Historic Monuments! Awesome to see and feel!
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