Exploration
One of the first Europeans to explore the territory now included in Arizona was the Franciscan priest, Marcos de Niza.
Settlement
Evidence of a human presence in Arizona dates back more than 12,000 years ago. The first Arizonans—the off shoot of migrations across the Bering Strait—were large-game hunters: their remains have been found in the San Pedro Valley in the southeastern part of the state.
First Known Inhabitants
500 AD - 700 AD
1. Sinaqua Tribe- means "without water". Sinaquans were known for dry farming. Left Arizona in the 1300's
1500's
- Paleo Indians- Left Arizona for no particular reason
- Anasazi Indians- The name Anasazi was coined by the Navajos and means "The ancient ones who weren't with us".
- Hohokam Indians- The Hohokams introduced irrigation farming and has proof of evidence that still exists today.
1. Sinaqua Tribe- means "without water". Sinaquans were known for dry farming. Left Arizona in the 1300's
1500's
- 1583- Antonio de Espejo was the first European to step foot in Arizona.
- 1950- Many Caucasians left the area of Arizona
