states: [usa]
category: cultural
year: 1992
location: New Mexico
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 36.4388900000, -105.5416700000
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 492
world heritage site: 492
Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the United States, is an ancient Native American community renowned for its multi-storied adobe buildings, which have been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years. This living village, constructed from sun-dried mud bricks, exemplifies the architectural ingenuity and cultural traditions of the Pueblo people. Its historical significance and well-preserved structures make it a remarkable testament to indigenous heritage and resilience.