• Casas Grandes (Spanish for Great Houses; also known as Paquimé) is a prehistoric archaeological site in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua.
  • Many scholars and archaeologists characterize Casas Grandes as the largest and most complex prehistoric site in the desert southwest with high degree of...
  • The Project’s leader, Charles Di Peso, excavated the Spanish church of San Antonio de Padua de Casas Grandes, located a little over 5 kilometers north of...
  • Casas Grandes, town on the Casas Grandes River, in the northwestern corner of Chihuahua estado (state), northern Mexico.
  • Paquimé, Casas Grandes, which reached its apogee in the 14th and 15th centuries, played a key role in trade and cultural contacts between the Pueblo culture...
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  • Casas Grandes serves as a testament to the adaptation and innovation of the indigenous peoples in a harsh desert environment.
  • Located at the foot of the Sierra Madre Occidental near the headwaters of the Casas Grandes River, this unique archaeological site provides invaluable...
  • One of the most significant discoveries at Casas Grandes is the extensive collection of polychrome pottery, known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors.
  • In the case of the ruins found at Casas Grandes, iconography has proven to be particularly important in understanding gender differences, especially...