Ancient pit house village discovered in remote Gila Wilderness canyon. Pit house village found in uncharted region of Gila Wilderness Multiple house mounds identified with rectangular structures Evidence of terracing built to protect from flooding
Ancient pit house village discovered in Gila Wilderness canyon
Explorers found multiple rectangular house mounds in a previously uncharted valley. Evidence shows terracing was built to protect against flooding. The Mogollon people constructed these dwellings partially underground for natural temperature regulation. The site dates to approximately 700-800 years ago. 🏺
Key Facts
- Pit house village found in uncharted region of Gila Wilderness
- Multiple house mounds identified with rectangular structures
- Evidence of terracing built to protect from flooding
- Village estimated to be approximately 1,000+ years old
- Mogollon people built pit houses partially underground for temperature regulation
- Site located in protected valley accessible only through difficult terrain
Related site: Wilderness Mill House, Llay, Wrexham — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: 11 Day Expedition Discovering Ruins in Uncharted New Mexico by Luke Caverns