Take A Day Trip To Explore The Ruins Of A 200-Room Ancient Village In Arizona
Ruins of ancient villages can be found all throughout Arizona, however, this one just might be the most incredible. Besh Ba Gowah is a 200-room abandoned Pueblo dwelling near Globe that has remained surprisingly intact despite having been built almost nine centuries ago. See for yourself:
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Just one mile southwest of Globe stands the amazingly intact ruins of the ancient Salado tribe, who occupied the site over 800 years ago.
A maze-like path takes visitors on a captivating journey back in time, offering insight into every aspect of the native peoples' lives.
A mixture of clay and granite was used to construct the dwellings, and the combination was durable enough to hold them up over the past nine centuries.
Pile the whole family in the car and enjoy an unforgettable adventure that isn't too hard on your wallet.
Address: 1324 South Jesse Hayes Road, Globe, AZ 85501
Summer Hours: Wednesday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the City of Globe’s website and the Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum’s Facebook page .
Have you ever been to Besh Ba Gowah? If so, what’s your favorite thing about it? We’d love to hear all about your experience! Check out our previous article to learn about another abandoned village in Arizona that you can hike to: There’s A Hike In Arizona That Leads You Straight To An Abandoned Village.
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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