Pueblo of Acoma New Mexico



Pueblo of Acoma New Mexico

Acoma
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Acoma Pueblo and its reflection in a pool of water. Ansel Adams, c.1941
Acoma Pueblo and its reflection in a pool of water. Ansel Adams, c.1941
Nearest city:Grants, New Mexico
Built/Founded:circa 1100
Architect:vernacular
Architectural style(s):Pueblo, Colonial
Designated as NHL:October 9, 1960
Added to NRHP:October 15, 1966
NRHP Reference#:66000500
Governing body:Pueblo of Acoma
Mission San Esteban Rey, c.1641. Photo by Ansel Adams, c.1941Acoma seed pot. Seeds were stored inside, and the pots broken as needed.

Acoma Pueblo (pronounced /ˈækəmə/; Western Keresan: Aa'ku; Zuni: Hakukya); Haak'ooh in Navajo, also known as "Sky City", is a Native American pueblo built on top of a 367-foot (112 m) sandstone mesa in the U.S. state of New Mexico.



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