Mississippi Mound Builders

The Mississippi Mound Builders were complex societies that thrived in the southeastern United States from around 1000 CE to 1600 CE. They are best known for constructing large earthworks and mounds, which served ceremonial, religious, and sometimes residential purposes. Notable among these were the Mississippian culture, including sites like Cahokia, which featured massive platform mounds and suggest a centralized, organized society with advanced agriculture and trade networks. Their architecture and artifacts provide insights into their social hierarchy, spiritual beliefs, and community life. The Mississippi Mound Builders played a significant role in the pre-Columbian history of North America.