About this property
The Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site (often referred to as Caguana 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.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 92001671. It was listed on December 17, 1992.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site listed on the National Register?
Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site?
Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site?
The period of significance for Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts Site?
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