United States

Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate

Spanish colonial presidio in southern Arizona

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The Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate is a former Spanish military presidio, or fortress, located roughly west of the town of Tombstone, Arizona, in the United States of America.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Founding of the presidio

1775

Garrison abandonment

1780

Brief U.S. Army occupation

1878

DiPeso excavation

1951

Seymour investigations

2007-2010

Classification

Archaeological Features

Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site

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Defensive Structures

FortressesDefensive Walls
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Military Installations

Barracks
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

HousesVillages
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Country

United States

Coordinates

31.75° N, -110.20° E