The Burnt Corn Pueblos In New Mexico That Still Baffles Archaeologists To This Day
New Mexico has quite a history. Native Americans lived on the land thousands of years ago and every day, experts are still trying to learn a little more about their life. But, there is one discovery that remains a mystery and has left archaeologists scratching their heads — the mystery of the Burnt Corn Pueblos.
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This area is just adjacent to the well-known Petroglyph Hill.
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Samples from the area show the entire village burned at the same time and within 20 years after it was established. All of the samples were also the same age, telling experts that nothing was ever replaced. Archaeologists also believe the village burned during the autumn months due to the condition of the corn found.
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Some experts wondered if the village was burned in a wildfire but others believe this is highly unlikely. Petroglyphs in the area depict a lot of war and violence. However, there is no sign of a battle in the area. Data also shows that the pueblos were burned from the inside, with fireplaces sealed off.
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Have you heard of the Burnt Corn Pueblos? What do you think caused the village to burn down? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
While there may be mystery in the Galisteo Basin, there is also beauty! Wild horses still reside in this area and you may see the herd when visiting today.
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