The Gran Quivira Ruins, located about 25 miles south of Mountainair, sit at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Visitors can explore the historic site via a 0.5-mile trail that winds through partially excavated pueblo ruins and the remnants of an unfinished mission church. Known as the best-preserved of the Salinas pueblos, Gran Quivira is one of the most celebrated archaeological sites in the Southwest. The ruins are steeped in mystery and romance, often linked to the legendary "Gran Quivira," a mythical city of wealth and splendor. This connection likely arose when early explorers, encountering the abandoned site, associated it with tales of a grand, lost city. The Gran Quivira Historic District was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.

MVP59

16 de novembro de 2022

Essentially only the foundation walls can be seen. The high walls to the west belong to the mission. Amazing how 2000 people managed with so little water. Also noteworthy how small the rooms are.

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Elevação 1.980 m

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Velocidade máxima do vento: 15,0 km/h

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Localização:Condado de Torrance, Novo México, Estados Unidos da América

Ruínas de Gran Quivira

1. Gran Quivira Mission loop — Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

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