The city's name reflects its history as a city "reborn from the ashes" of the previous settlement.Įuropean-American settlement of the area commenced in the 1860s, and the city was founded in 1871. White settlers discovered the remnants of the Hohokam culture in the 19th century. The area that now encompasses Phoenix was a center of the Hohokam culture, which built large canal systems and a network of towns and villages, whose remains may be viewed in the city to this day. The Salt and Verde Rivers of central Arizona were exploited for large-scale agriculture by Native Americans as early as the 11th century. Why would anybody want to start a city in the middle of a desert? The answer is, surprisingly, agriculture. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! Understand Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center.
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest, and the sixth largest city in the United States. For other places with the same name, see Phoenix (disambiguation).
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