Hopi occupied several mesa villages in N.E. Arizona. In 1540, they were visited by some of Francisco Coronado’s men under Pedro de Tovar. However, because of their geographical isolation, they remained more independent of European influence than other Pueblo groups. Pueblos in the foothills were abandoned.  New villages were built…

The still occupied Hopi, Zuni, and Acoma Pueblos date back 700 years. The Europeans who settled in the Southwest adopted the adobe structures and compact village plans of the Pueblos. The Pueblos adopted many domestic animals and various crafts from the Old World, including blacksmithing and woodworking. Early Tribe Culture…