Ancient ruins in the Taos Valley indicate people lived there nearly 1000 years ago, and the present pueblo buildings were most likely constructed between 1000 and 1450 A.D. About 150 people have chosen to live within the original Pueblo. Most of the Taos people own homes outside the old pueblo but still within the pueblo lands.

Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark.

The National Park Service - US World Heritage site notes that the Pueblo of Taos symbolizes Indian resistance to external rule.

The Pueblo Revolt

In the 17th century, Spain flowed into New Mexico dedicated to converting the population Christianity (and finding the gold long rumored to be found in the pueblos). According to the Library of Congress Parallel Histories In 1599 a rebellion in Ácoma was brutally suppressed by Juan de Oñate. The actions of the Spaniards shocked all of the pueblos and were not forgotten. Tensions increased among the Spanish soldiers seeking wealth, the priests needing wealth to build churches, and the Indians who had to produce the wealth. For almost 30 years the native population attempted to rebel, to no avail. Finally, in 1680 the charismatic Tewa leader Popé coordinated a successful rebellion against the Spaniards. This became known as The Great Pueblo Revolt. The Taos, Tewa, Tiwa, Hopi, Zuni and even the non-pueblo Apaches simultaneously rose up against the Spanish. However, when Popé died, the confederation fell apart and the Spaniards returned. The Ácoma pueblo was had launched its own revolt .

The Pueblo is open daily Monday - Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm, with guided tours available. Please note that the pueblo is closed to visitors during certain ritual events, and from late winter to early spring the Pueblo closes for about ten weeks. Call ahead before you plan to visit in order to make sure the Pueblo is open to visitors. 758-1028

There is an admission charge, plus camera fees. Sketching or painting requires pre-approval.

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Visiting the Taos Pueblo It’s impossible to walk through the Taos Pueblo without feeling the sense of age and history. People still take their drinking water from the river and live in the adobe buildings constructed over 500 years ago. Ancient ruins in the Taos Valley indicate people lived there nearly 1000 years ago, and the present pueblo buildings were most likely constructed between 1000 and 1450 A.D. About 150 people have chosen to live within the original Pueblo. Most of the Taos people own homes outside the old pueblo but still within the pueblo lands. Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The National Park Service - US World Heritage site notes that the Pueblo of Taos symbolizes Indian resistance to external rule. The Pueblo Revolt In the 17th century, Spain flowed into New Mexico dedicated to converting the population Christianity (and finding the gold long rumored to be found in the pueblos). According to the Library of Congress Parallel Histories In 1599 a rebellion in Ácoma was brutally suppressed by Juan de Oñate. The actions of the Spaniards shocked all of the pueblos and were not forgotten. Tensions increased among the Spanish soldiers seeking wealth, the priests needing wealth to build churches, and the Indians who had to produce the wealth. For almost 30 years the native population attempted to rebel, to no avail. Finally, in 1680 the charismatic Tewa leader Popé coordinated a successful rebellion against the Spaniards. This became known as The Great Pueblo Revolt. The Taos, Tewa, Tiwa, Hopi, Zuni and even the non-pueblo Apaches simultaneously rose up against the Spanish. However, when Popé died, the confederation fell apart and the Spaniards returned. The Ácoma pueblo was had launched its own revolt . The Pueblo is open daily Monday - Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm, with guided tours available. Please note that the pueblo is closed to visitors during certain ritual events, and from late winter to early spring the Pueblo closes for about ten weeks. Call ahead before you plan to visit in order to make sure the Pueblo is open to visitors. 758-1028 There is an admission charge, plus camera fees. Sketching or painting requires pre-approval. Adapted from information provided by © 2009
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Visiting the Taos Pueblo

The Pueblo Revolt