Sears-Kay Hohokam Ruins

Yesterday we drove an hour north of Phoenix, near Cave Creek, to the Sears-Kay Hohokam Ruins. The Hohokam lived in Arizona from approximately AD 300 to 1500. The settlement we visited was believed to exist from 1050 to 1200.











The area surrounding the settlement is scenic and mountainous.

The settlement we visited consisted of 5 buildings and 40 rooms in its time. Buildings were constructed with large rocks and used no mortar. It is no wonder the rooms didn't withstand time.




This room is called "The Mystery Room." Its round walls have confounded archeologists because they prevent abutting rooms.




We were pretty high up -- I'd hate to fall down the mountain and land in those cactus!




All in all it was a beautiful day!