Sacred Mountain (Arizona)

Sacred Mountain is a small mountain in Yavapai County, Arizona near the community of Lake [Montezuma, Arizona|Lake Montezuma]. It was added to the National [Register of Historic Places] on March 4, 1975. The mountain is significant for the agricultural remains and pueblos that can be found on it.

Archaeology

A study of the surrounding basin by the University of Arizona revealed evidence that farming techniques such as check dams and raised-bed gardening were used. Many extensive canals were also found. Some cultivated agaves were found on the mountain itself.
The mountain also contains the remains of a large pueblo with 50 to 60 rooms. The pueblo is broken up into 3 blocks of around 20 rooms each. It also has a Hohokam ball court, the last identified court to be constructed in Verde Valley. The court has been largely eroded, however.