Moundville

1200 AD17 m Mound BUSA

CountryUSA

Date1200 AD

Notable Feature17 m Mound B

RegionAlabama

About Moundville

The second largest Mississippian site after Cahokia. 26 mounds surround a central plaza. At its peak, 1,000 people lived here. The Rattlesnake Disk is a famous artifact.

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