Dr. Timothy Pauketat

Dr. Timothy Pauketat is an American archaeologist known for his work on ancient North American societies, particularly the Mississippian culture. He studies the social, political, and economic aspects of these civilizations, focusing on their complex societies and urban centers, such as Cahokia, near modern-day St. Louis. Pauketat emphasizes how these communities interacted with their environment and each other, shedding light on their rise and decline. His research contributes to our understanding of pre-Columbian history and challenges traditional narratives about Native American societies before European contact.