![]() “Every evening at sunset, The Ritz-Carlton staff recounts stories of the ancient Hohokam people who once lived here as a musician plays native flute music.” “Native communities that lived here before definitely inspire us,” Mehl said. Carson Mehl of Cottonwood Properties attributes his fascination with the landscape to the people who lived here before. The Hohokam culture continues to be respected and carefully preserved, with ancient petroglyphs still visible throughout Dove Mountain community. Organic foods grown by the Hohokam include corn, beans, squash, agave, and amaranth, crops which have since continued to be cultivated for thousands of years. ![]() By AD 1300, the Hohokam had irrigated 110,000-acres, a feat which in turn supported one of the most significant communities in prehistoric America. The climate made it impossible to depend on rainfall alone, so the Hohokam people found a way to use irrigation to sustain agriculture. In fact, according to the Arizona Museum of Natural History, they were the only culture in North America to rely on irrigation canals to supply water to their crops. To make the desert habitable to humans, the Hohokam were some of the first to use refined and intricate irrigation systems. The local culinary scene began nearly 4,000 years ago, starting with the Hohokam people. When looking at this fascinating ecosystem, it’s no wonder why people would want to live here surrounded by nature. ![]() Bobcats, coyotes, and other indigenous animals roam the native landscape and add a sense of mystique to the wilderness. Rare species of cacti flourish and grow to be 40-60 feet tall and can have up to 25 arms. Yet when looking at it closely, it is home to thousands of different kinds of unique plants and animals. The Sonoran Desert is a vast expanse of land, approximately 100,000 square miles, that can seem inhospitable at times. A Taste of Tradition: Living Through the Hohokam and our Ancestors
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