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What is the Hohokam language?

There is no known language called "Hohokam." The Hohokam were an ancient Native American civilization that flourished in what is now Arizona from about 300 CE to 1450 CE. While we know a great deal about their culture, agriculture, and social structures, their language has not been deciphered.

Here's what we do know:

* No written records: The Hohokam did not leave behind any written records that could help us understand their language.

* Possible connections: Some scholars believe that the Hohokam language may have been related to the languages of other ancient cultures in the Southwest, such as the Mogollon and the Anasazi. However, there's no concrete evidence to support this.

* Possible influence on later languages: It's also possible that the Hohokam language influenced the languages of the later peoples who inhabited the region, such as the Pima and Tohono O'odham.

In conclusion: While we know much about the Hohokam, their language remains a mystery.

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