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Adobe buildings of Taos Pueblo in New Mexico with a rounded adobe baking oven in the foreground and two people sitting on a rooftop ladder. Mountains are visible in the background. Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, designated a World Heritage site in 1992.
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Taos Pueblo

Indian village, New Mexico, United States
Also known as: San Geronimo
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Adobe buildings of Taos Pueblo in New Mexico with a rounded adobe baking oven in the foreground and two people sitting on a rooftop ladder. Mountains are visible in the background.
Taos Pueblo, N.M., with domed oven in the foreground.

Taos Pueblo is an ancient Indian village in New Mexico, United States, continuously inhabited since approximately 1350 CE. It is renowned for its distinctive adobe structures, which are modeled after ancient cliff dwellings. The pueblo has a rich history of interaction with Spanish explorers and subsequent revolts against Spanish and U.S. rule.12

Designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992, Taos Pueblo is a significant cultural and historical landmark. The architecture features multistoried, attached homes made from adobe bricks, with each floor set back from the one below, resembling a stepped pyramid. These structures are entered through rooftop openings and adjoining rooms. The pueblo is also known for its vibrant Indian ceremonies and celebrations.321

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