A National Historic Landmark, Pueblo Grande was the site of a major community of the Native American Hohokam culture. The settlement thrived for about a thousand years, beginning around 450 A.D. Located in the heart of present-day Phoenix, the park includes a first-class museum and preserves the remains of a major Hohokam platform mound and a ballcourt. There are also re-creations of ancient Hohokam houses. You can learn more by visiting the park’s website or Wikipedia.

The community’s ballcourt is visible in this view. A ballcourt appears to have been an essential part of each Hohokam pueblo. The ceremonies and games held at the ballcourts were an important part of Hohokam life up until around 1200 A.D., when strangely, the ballcourts seem to have fallen into disuse. Recreations of ancient Hohokam houses can be seen across the plaza.