Cahokia Site Museum

The Cahokia Site Museum is located near Collinsville, Illinois, and showcases the remnants of Cahokia, a significant pre-Columbian Native American city. This once-thriving urban center, which flourished around 600-1400 AD, is known for its massive earthworks, especially Monks Mound, the largest pre-European structure in the Americas. The museum provides insights into the daily life, culture, and architectural achievements of the Cahokians, who engaged in agriculture, trade, and complex societal organization. Through exhibits and educational programs, it emphasizes the site’s historical importance as a hub of ancient civilization in North America.