Feature 2000: A New Mississippian Mound at the East St. Louis Mound Complex

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Abstract

Since 2008, Illinois State Archaeological Survey personnel have been conducting investigations at the Terminal Late Woodland through Mississippian Stirling Phase (A.D. 1000–1200) east St. Louis Mound Complex (11S706) as part of the New Mississippi River Bridge project. This paper highlights the discovery of Feature 2000, a large and previously undocumented mound at the site’s western periphery, as well as associated borrows, post pits, and burials. These finds afford a unique glimpse into the daily and ceremonial life of this major pre-Columbian urban center, while enhancing our understanding of regional events that contributed to the rise of the Cahokian polity.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 69th Annual Meeting
PublisherSoutheastern Archaeological Conference
Pages30
StatePublished - 2012
EventSoutheastern Archaeological Conference 69th Annual Meeting - Baton Rouge, LA
Duration: Nov 7 2012Nov 10 2012

Publication series

NameBulletin
Number55

Conference

ConferenceSoutheastern Archaeological Conference 69th Annual Meeting
CityBaton Rouge, LA
Period11/7/1211/10/12

Keywords

  • ISAS

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