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Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum

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Banner image by Steven C. Price, via Wikimedia Commons

This is a partially reconstructed village inhabited by people whom archaeologists associate with the Salado archaeological culture. “Besh Ba Gowah” is an Apache name for the place—”place of metal.” The vast, multistory, cobble masonry pueblo overlooks Pinal Creek.

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Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum

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Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park, Jess Hayes Road, Globe, AZ 85501
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Type of place:
Salado pueblo
Ownership:
City of Globe, AZ
Contact:
Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park, Jess Hayes Road, Globe, AZ 85501
Telephone:
(928) 425-0320
Email:
beshbagowah@globeaz.gov
Website:
Besh-Ba-Gowah
Hours:
Daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Guided tours:
Guided tours for groups of 15 or more can be arranged by calling a week in advance.
Entrance fee:
Yes
Nearby heritage sites:
Tonto National Monument

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