pueblos

Pueblos are traditional adobe or stone dwellings found in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. They are characterized by their flat, rectangular shape, multiple stories, and often feature a central courtyard. Pueblos are typically built with adobe, a mixture of clay, sand, water, and straw, or with stone. The construction methods vary by region, with adobe being more common in the American Southwest and stone being more prevalent in Mexico.

Pueblos have a rich history dating back to the 13th century, with the earliest known adobe structures found in the American Southwest. They were originally inhabited by the Ancestral Puebloans, who built these structures to withstand the harsh desert climate. Over time, the Pueblo people developed a unique culture and society, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, trade, and communal living.

Today, pueblos are still inhabited by various indigenous communities, including the Hopi, Zuni, and Taos Pueblo people in the United States, and the Huichol, Tarahumara, and Yaqui people in Mexico. These communities have preserved their traditional way of life, including the construction and use of pueblos. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in preserving and restoring these historic structures, as well as promoting the cultural heritage they represent.