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1. **Mesa Verde (USA):** Located in Colorado, Mesa Verde is known for its well-preserved cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans, who lived there from around 600 to 1300 AD. The most famous of these dwellings is Cliff Palace, a large complex with more than 150 rooms.

2. **San Lorenzo (Mexico):** San Lorenzo is an important archaeological site in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. It was one of the major centers of the Olmec civilization, active from around 1200 to 900 BC. San Lorenzo is renowned for its massive stone sculptures, including colossal heads carved from basalt.

3. **Teotihuacan (Mexico):** Teotihuacan, located near Mexico City, is one of the largest and most significant archaeological sites in the Americas. It was a major urban center from around 100 BC to 750 AD. The city is known for its monumental architecture, such as the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon.

4. **L'Anse aux Meadows (Canada):** L'Anse aux Meadows is a Norse archaeological site in Newfoundland, Canada. It is the only confirmed Norse site in North America and is believed to date back to around 1000 AD. The site includes the remains of Viking longhouses and is considered evidence of the Norse exploration of North America.

5. **Chaco Canyon (USA):** Chaco Canyon, located in New Mexico, was a major center of Ancestral Puebloan culture from around 850 to 1250 AD. The canyon contains monumental structures known as great houses, such as Pueblo Bonito, which demonstrate advanced architectural and astronomical knowledge.