
Aztalan mounds
Aztalan Mounds are part of the Aztalan Archaeological Site in Wisconsin, built around 1000 CE by ancient Native American cultures. These mounds served as ceremonial and political centers, often used for religious rituals, burials, and gatherings. The site includes large earthen structures, such as platform mounds and a stockade enclosure, indicating advanced engineering and social organization. Today, Aztalan offers insight into the prehistoric Mississippian culture, highlighting their complex societies and spiritual practices. The mounds remain an important historical and archaeological site, helping us understand the region’s ancient inhabitants.