Taos Pueblo Village, USA
From series “Famous Unesco Sites in North America”
Many travelers are attracted to the United States by an opportunity to explore the authentic Indian settlement. One of such places is the Taos Pueblo. It is located in New Mexico, near the town of Taos. The Taos Pueblo community is considered one of the most hidden and conservative in the country. The main symbol of the settlement is a multi-storey residential complex built of clay. It divides the Rio Pueblo river into two parts.
According to historical data, the complex could be built between the 11th and 15th centuries AD. Now, more than a hundred people are living in it. The main value of the community are the unique cultural traditions that have remained unchanged for hundreds of years. Details of Indian life settlement are shrouded by a veil of secrecy. It’s not easy to enter the territory of the reserve.
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