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This pottery bowl comes from Casas Grandes (also known as "Paquimé"), which is located in what's present-day Chihuahua, Mexico. It is made from clay and dates to c. 1250-1400 CE. Casas Grandes was one of the largest and most complex culture sites in the desert Southwest. The city played a key role in trade and cultural contacts between the Pueblo cultures of the southwestern United States and the civilizations of Mesoamerica. Archaeologists believe Settlement began after 1130 CE, and the site was abandoned by c. 1450 CE. Casas Grandes is renown for its distinctive pottery style. In 1998, the archaeological zone of Casas Grandes became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Wiener, J. B. (2018, July 18). Pottery Bowl from Casas Grandes (Paquimé), Mexico. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9056/pottery-bowl-from-casas-grandes-paquime-mexico/
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