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San Geronimo Church

Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, USA

 

"Taos Pueblo is considered be the oldest continuously inhabited community in the USA. … The San Geronimo Church built in 1850 is a Registered National Historic Landmark. It is one of the youngest buildings in the village. It is an extraordinary example of the architectural achievements of the natives… . Today about 3/4 of the population shares in some of the Catholic practices while the native rituals perseveres 100% in daily life. The Native religion is verbally passed down from generation to generation.”

 

—Taos Pueblo Visitor Brochure

 

Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark.

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Uploaded on October 17, 2015
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