Sure, this isn't a glamorous cemetery nor a major tourist attraction. In fact, being quite the opposite is precisely its appeal. Standing here in this burial ground beholding graves of Native Americans in a sacred spot is fascinating. Traveling through the Hohokam Pima National Monument, realize that you're seeing one of the least visited of the 433 units of the National Park System! The cemetery commemorates Snaketown, a Native American settlement that was thriving in 300 BC. That's well over 2,000 years ago!
It's so quiet and serene out here, despite traversing a bridge over I-10 on your drive down a long gravel road to reach the site. Just be respectful because this is a sacred area. Leave no trace, do not bypass any "no trespassing" signs, and be respectful. read more