The earliest evidence of human inhabitants of modern day Chihuahua was discovered in the area of Samalayuca and Rancho Colorado. Clovis points have been found in northeastern Chihuahua that have been dated from 12,000 BC to 7000 BC. It is thought that these inhabitants were hunter gatherers. Inhabitants of the state later developed farming with the domestication of corn. An archeological site in northern Chihuahua known as Cerro Juanaqueña revealed squash cultivation, irrigation techniques, and ceramic artifacts dating to around 2000 BC. COUNT 4
QSN1 In which areas were the earliest human inhabitants discovered? ANS1 Samalayuca and Rancho Colorado QSN2 What range of years are the oldest ruins from? ANS2 12,000 BC to 7000 BC QSN3 Which vegetable were they found to have been farming? ANS3 corn QSN4 Around what year were the ceramic artifacts found to have been from? ANS4 2000 BC