Ancient Hohokam canals found in Mesa
Mike R
Satellite imagery archaeology has enabled archaeologists to find
ancient Hohokam canals in downtown Mesa, Arizona. The canal system was
known but it is the extent of it that is the surprise. A water park to
be built at the site has been put on hold. There is a golf course and
a hospital atop the canals as well as the Mesa Grande Pueblo Ruins.
The Hohokam canals rivaled Ancient Egypt and China. They cultivated
tobacco, cotton, beans, squash, maize and agave.
The Phoenix Local Examiner has the story here;
http://www.examiner.com/x-29872-Phoenix-History-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Anci
ent-Canals-Discovered-in-Heart-of-Mesa-east-of-Phoenix
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http://fwd4.me/4KU
Mike Ruggeri
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