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Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site

Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site is a historic place in Utuado, Utuado County, Puerto Rico, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1992, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 92001671.

Utuado, Utuado County, Puerto RicoListed December 17, 1992NRIS #92001671★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site?

The Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site is an archaeological site located in Caguana, Utuado in Puerto Rico, considered to be one of the largest and most important Pre-Columbian sites in the West Indies. The site is known for its well-preserved ceremonial ball courts and petroglyph-carved monoliths. Studies estimate the in-situ courts to be over 700 years old, built by the Taíno around 1270 AD.

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Listing details

Name
Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site
City
Utuado
County
Utuado County
State
Puerto Rico
Listed on the National Register
December 17, 1992
NRIS reference number
92001671
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
18.29763, -66.78133
When was Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site listed on the National Register?

Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1992.

Where is Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site located?

Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site is located in Utuado, Utuado County, Puerto Rico at approximately 18.29763, -66.78133. See the map above.

Is Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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