Cahokia Mounds (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

Cahokia Mounds

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The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Illinois. Archaeologist Natalie Mueller's new study casts doubt on a popular theory about why the ancient city was abandoned.

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Photo: Joe Angeles / Washington University

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