Mound Builder societies

Mound Builder societies refer to the diverse Native American cultures that constructed large earthworks and mounds across North America from around 1000 BCE to 1600 CE. These societies, including the Adena, Hopewell, and Mississippian cultures, built mounds for various purposes such as religious ceremonies, burial sites, and community gatherings. The mounds reflect advanced engineering skills and social organization. While often called "Mound Builders," these societies were distinct peoples with their own traditions, and they played significant roles in their regional histories long before European contact.