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Monks Mound is the centerpiece of Cahokia Mounds historic site, the remnants of a Mississippian peoples’ settlement near St. Louis, Missouri. Photograph by Ira Block, Nat Geo Image Collection.

It was likely a religious or political center, topped with a large building, perhaps a temple or the residence of Cahokia's ruler. Purpose: These mounds served various functions – some were platforms ...

The region contains burial mounds and dance rings. It's also known to have agricultural ridges, ranging from 4 to 12 inches in height, because previous work back in the 1990's had mapped some of them.

The region contains burial mounds and dance rings. It's also known to have agricultural ridges, ranging from 4 to 12 inches in height, because previous work back in the 1990's had mapped some of them.