Native American Mounds

Native American mounds are large earthworks built by Indigenous peoples in North America, primarily between 1000 BCE and 1600 CE. They served various purposes, including ceremonial rituals, burial sites, and social or political gatherings. Constructed using soil, stone, and other materials, these mounds demonstrate sophisticated engineering skills and cultural significance. Well-known examples include the Mississippian Platform Mounds and the Adena and Hopewell Mounds. Today, they are recognized as important archaeological and cultural heritage, offering insights into the complex societies that once thrived across the continent.