An Indian communal VILLAGE is a type of settlement in which the members of a Native American tribe live together and share resources. The term 'Pueblo' is used to refer to this type of VILLAGE, which is derived from the Spanish word for 'VILLAGE'. Pueblos are typically characterized by their multi-storied adobe dwellings, which are built into the sides of cliffs or mesas. These villages have been around since ancient times and are still inhabited today.