Tumamoc Hill: More than a Place for a Good Hike
Channel: ArchaeologySouthwest
Date: 30/03/2018

On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Paul and Suzy Fish joined Bernard Siquieros to discuss "Tumamoc Hill: More than a Place for a Good Hike."

A landmark of downtown Tucson, Tumamoc Hill rises 700 feet above the western edge of the Santa Cruz River. Today the location of a desert research center, numerous transmission antennae, and a popular place for modern Tucsonans’ daily hikes, it has been an important place in the lives of Tucson inhabitants for at least 2,000 years. Massive walls and terraces of volcanic rock encircle the summit and its sides. Long-term use of the hill has left behind extensive rock art, mortars, trails, and quarries. At the Café, we’ll explore some of these features in detail and learn more about the important role Tumamoc Hill continues to play for today’s Tohono O’odham community.