Mound Sites of the Ancient South : A Guide to the Mississippian Chiefdoms, Pa...-image

Mound Sites of the Ancient South : A Guide to the Mississippian Chiefdoms, Pa...

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Author: Eric E. Bowne Item Length: 10 in Genre: Social Science Publication Year: 2013 Illustrator: Yes Format: Trade Paperback Item Height: 0.6 in Number of Pages: 272 Pages Book Title: Mound Sites of the Ancient South : a Guide to the Mississippian Chiefdoms Topic: Archaeology, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies Language: English ISBN: 9780820344980 Item Weight: 23.5 Oz gtin13: 9780820344980 Item Width: 7.5 in Publisher: University of Georgia Press

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Mound Sites of the Ancient South : A Guide to the Mississippian Chiefdoms, Paperback by Bowne, Eric E., ISBN 0820344982, ISBN-13 9780820344980, Brand New, Free shipping in the US <p>From approximately AD 900 to 1600, ancient Mississippian culture dominated today&rsquo;s southeastern United States. These Native American societies, known more popularly as moundbuilders, had populations that numbered in the thousands, produced vast surpluses of food, engaged in longdistance trading, and were ruled by powerful leaders who raised large armies. Mississippian chiefdoms built fortified towns with massive earthen structures used as astrological monuments and burial grounds. The remnants of these cities&mdash;scattered throughout the Southeast from Florida north to Wisconsin and as far west as Texas&mdash;are still visible and awe-inspiring today.<br><br>This heavily illustrated guide brings these settlements to life with maps, artists&rsquo; reconstructions, photos of artifacts, and historic and modern photos of sites, connecting our archaeological knowledge with what is visible when visiting the sites today. Anthropologist Eric E. Bowne discusses specific structures at each location and highlights noteworthy museums, artifacts, and cultural features. He also provides an introduction to Mississippian culture, offering background on subsistence and settlement practices, political and social organization, warfare, and belief systems that will help readers better understand these complex and remarkable places. Sites include Cahokia, Moundville, Etowah, and many more.<br><br>A Friends Fund Publication</p>

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