Piro Pueblo facts for kids
The Piro Pueblo people are a group of Native Americans. Their ancestors lived in villages called pueblos. These pueblos were located in the Rio Grande Valley. This area is near modern Socorro, in New Mexico, USA.
The Piro people spoke the Piro language. This language is now extinct. It was part of the Tiwa languages family. When the first Spanish colonists arrived in 1598, some Piro people were friendly. Because of their help, the Spanish named one Piro village "Socorro." This name means "aid" or "help" in Spanish.
History of the Piro People
Over time, the Piro people faced challenges from Spanish rule. Like many other Pueblo groups, they experienced difficulties. Small rebellions happened in the 1660s and 1670s. However, the Spanish always kept control.
By the time of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680, the Piro communities were much smaller. They did not take part in this famous rebellion. Many Piro people, along with some Tiwa people, went south with the Spanish. They traveled to El Paso del Norte. This place is now Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Other Piro people scattered and joined different Pueblo groups. The original Piro villages were never settled again by their people.
Piro People Today
Today, the Piro people are part of larger tribes. They are part of the Piro-Manso-Tiwa Tribe. This tribe is located at San Juan de Guadalupe Pueblo in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Some Piro descendants also live in Tortugas Pueblo.
Archaeological Discoveries
There is an ongoing archaeological project. It is happening at the Piro pueblo of Tzelaqui/Sevilleta. This site is north of present-day Socorro. Archaeologists are studying the remains of this ancient village. They hope to learn more about the Piro people's past.
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