Camelback Mountain, a 2,704-foot peak that bears a remarkable resemblance to a kneeling camel, is one of Phoenix\'s most visible and cherished landmarks.
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Many centuries ago, the earliest known inhabitants of the area made the Mountain a sacred place.
But these modern dreamers were not the first to come under Camelback\'s spell.
From the city\'s earliest days, Camelback has been a magnet for promoters and developers, drawing Phoenix\'s most colorful characters to it either for profit or rest.
Camelback Mountain, a 2,704-foot peak that bears a remarkable resemblance to a kneeling camel, is one of Phoenix\'s most visible and cherished landmarks