Mound Builder Collection

Native American corn grinding tools, Tennessee
Wooden mortar and pestle for grinding corn, Chucalissa Native American village, Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph

Aztalan, a Moundbuilders site in Wisconsin
Mound and part of village stockade at Aztalan, a middle Mississippean Moundbuilders site in Wisconsin. Photograph

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Mound and part of village stockade at Aztalan, a middle Mississippean Moundbuilder site in Wisconsin. Photograph

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Sauls Mound, 72 feet high, one of the Pinson Mounds, the largest Middle Woodland (c.1-500 A.D.) mound group in the U.S. Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Bear Creek Mound, a ceremonial platform mound built between 1200-1400 AD along the ancient Natchez Trace in northeastern Mississippi. Digital photograph

Moundbuilders site in Tennessee
Sauls Mound, Pinson Mounds State Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Elevated corn crib in Chucalissa Village, a 1500s Mississippean site reconstructed by the University of Memphis, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Thatched dwellings in Chucalissa Village, a 1500s Mississippean site reconstructed by the University of Memphis, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Low platform mound in Chucalissa Village, a 1500s Mississippean site reconstructed by the University of Memphis, Tennessee. Digital photograph

ILLINOIS: CAHOKIA MOUND. Earthwork built by the ancient Native American mound-builder culture at Cahokia, Illinois. Photograph, c1907

THE GREAT SERPENT MOUND. Built by pre-Colombian Native Americans in Ohio. American engraving, 1851

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Mound and part of a reconstructed village palisade at Aztalan State Park, a Middle Mississippian period Moundbuilder site in Wisconsin. Photograph

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Sauls Mound, 72 feet high, one of the Pinson Mounds, the largest Middle Woodland (c.1-500 A.D.) mound group in the U.S. Tennessee. Digital photograph

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High platform mound of the Plum Bayou people, a Woodlands culture, Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park, Arkansas. Digital photograph

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High platform mound (39 feet high) of the Plum Bayou people, a Woodlands culture, Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park, Arkansas. Digital photograph

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High platform mound (39 feet high ) of the Plum Bayou people, a woodlands culture, Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park, Arkansas. Digital photograph

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One of the Bynum Mounds, built between 100 BC and 200 AD along the ancient Natchez Trace pathway, Mississippi. Digital photograph

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Grave Creek Mound, the largest mound remaining of the Adena Culture, West Viginia. Photograph

Moundbuilder village life
Life among the Moundbuilders. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Moundbuilders were ancient Native American civilizations that left behind a rich legacy of impressive earthworks and artifacts. One such site is located in Tennessee, where archaeologists have discovered Native American corn grinding tools, providing insights into their agricultural practices. In Wisconsin, the Aztalan site stands as a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Moundbuilders. Excavations at this location have unearthed numerous artifacts, including pottery shards (NATI2P-01076), stone tools (NATI2D-00285), and ceremonial objects (NATI2D-00288). These findings shed light on the cultural practices and religious beliefs of these ancient societies. Further south in Tennessee, another Moundbuilders site has been explored. Here, archaeologists have uncovered various items like pottery fragments (NATI2D-00280), arrowheads (NATI2D-00283), and shell ornaments (NATI2D-00279). These discoveries provide valuable insights into the daily lives and artistic expressions of these indigenous communities. Moving westward to Illinois, we find Cahokia Mound - an awe-inspiring earthwork constructed by the ancient Native American mound-builders. This monumental structure serves as a reminder of their sophisticated engineering skills and social organization. Meanwhile, in Ohio lies The Great Serpent Mound - an extraordinary creation built by pre-Colombian Native Americans. This serpent-shaped effigy mound holds great spiritual significance for its creators and showcases their mastery over shaping landscapes with precision. The sites mentioned above highlight just a fraction of what remains from this remarkable civilization known as the Moundbuilders. Through ongoing archaeological research across North America, we continue to unravel their mysteries while honoring their enduring contributions to our shared history.