Tsama Pueblo facts for kids
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Tsama Pueblo
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Tsama bowl, an example of Rio Grande White Ware
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| Nearest city | Abiquiú, New Mexico |
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| Area | 24.3 acres (9.8 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 83004158 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 17, 1983 |
The Tsama Pueblo was an ancient village built by the Tewa people. It is located in a special, protected area near Abiquiú, New Mexico. People lived here for about 250 years, from around 1250 to 1500. This large village had about 1100 rooms!
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Exploring Tsama Pueblo
Life in the Ancient Village
Tsama Pueblo was a busy place. The people who lived there were part of the Tewa group, also known as Pueblo people. They built their homes and lived together in this large community. The village was active for many years before Europeans arrived in the Americas.
Discovering Tsama's Past
In the 1960s and 1970s, a researcher named Florence Hawley Ellis studied Tsama Pueblo and other nearby sites. Her work helped us learn a lot about how people lived there long ago.
Protecting a Historic Site
In 1983, Tsama Pueblo was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site that needs to be protected. The site covers about 24.3 acres.
Tsama Pueblo is located about 3 miles from another important ancient site called Poshuouinge. The Sapawe site is also very similar and closely related to Tsama.
In 2008, a group called The Archaeological Conservancy helped protect even more land around Tsama Pueblo. They added about 11.65 acres. This new land included old garden plots made of cobble mulch. These gardens were likely used by the people who lived at Tsama Pueblo to grow their food. Protecting these areas helps us understand more about the daily lives of the ancient Tewa people.
