Ancient Pueblo's Culture

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You may know the ancient Pueblo’s as a group of smelly but stylish people, but there’s more to them then meets the eye. Do you know that the Pueblo didn’t wear much clothing- they only wore breechcloth and short kilts. We will be telling you all you need to know to day in this lit tribe of people.

The Pueblo’s culture is about as interesting as a 90’s t.v. show. They were located in the Mesa Verde, which is the four corners. Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. They were a peaceful and creative tribe. They were world-renowned for their beautiful art, intricate in design, with bold striking colors. They settled in one area and weren't a nomadic tribe. The tribe had many traditions, mainly centered around religion. They were Shamanists,

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