One of the main historical symbols of Phoenix is the Arizona State Capitol . This strict building with tall columns and a reduced replica of the Statue of Liberty on the roof had belonged to government organizations for a long time. Now it is converted into a museum. The neoclassical-style Capitol is considered one of the most striking monuments of architecture in the country. During its construction, local tufa served as the main building material. The building owes its spectacular appearance to the material's decorative properties in some degree.
The city's most visited cultural institution is the Heard Museum, whose exposition is devoted to the culture and traditions of the Indians who had inhabited these places since ancient times. The museum's collection is priceless: it includes many cult objects and household items, and one of the most significant is the collection of Hopi Kachina figures. Travelers interested in ancient history should definitely visit the Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park. Hundreds of years ago there was a large settlement of the Hohokam people who had to leave their home because of consecutive drought. Today everyone can walk along the streets of the ancient Indian settlement and see some original building of Native Americans.
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