Dwellers at the tops of mesas

The answer to the crossword question “Dwellers at the tops of mesas” is “HOPIS.” The Hopi people are a Native American tribe that have traditionally lived in the Southwestern United States in the area that is now known as Arizona. The Hopi reservation, which is located in northeastern Arizona, encompasses more than 1.5 million acres and includes several mesas, which are flat-topped hills that rise above the surrounding landscape. The Hopi people have lived on these mesas for centuries and have built their homes and communities there. They are known for their artistic traditions, including pottery, weaving, and kachina carving.