Arizona State University: Ancestral O’Odham (Hohokam) Irrigation along the Lower Salt River and Broader Understanding of Ancient Irrigation
Irrigation has been the foundation of life in the Phoenix Basin for thousands of years. The Ancestral O’Odham, commonly known as the Hohokam, developed one of the most expansive and sophisticated irrigation systems in the ancient world. Contrary to popular beliefs, the Hohokam did not disappear, but live on through O’Odham communities today. In this...
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