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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

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December 29th 2012
The Hohokam people lived in the Arizona area from 300 a.d. to about the year 1450. In the latter years of their stay, they built a big house that today remains as the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. It is in today’s town of Coolidge, Arizona, which proud welcome sign reads: “The home of the Casa Grande Ruins.” The big house in its heyday was surrounded by smaller structures – homes, ... read more

North America » United States » Arizona

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more