Mississippi Mound Builders

Who- Mississippi Mound Builders

Indigenous peoples of North America, notably the Mississippian culture, who built complex chiefdoms.

What- Mississippi Mound Builders

A sophisticated Native American civilization known for constructing massive earthen mounds used for burials, temples, and elite residences.

Where- Mississippi Mound Builders

Spread across the Mississippi, Ohio, and Missouri River valleys, with its largest urban center at Cahokia (near modern St. Louis).

When- Mississippi Mound Builders

Flourished from roughly 800 CE until the arrival of European explorers in the 16th century.

Why- Mississippi Mound Builders

Created to serve as religious hubs, political administrative centers, and symbols of social and spiritual hierarchy.