Monk's Mound (IMAGE)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Monk's Mound

Caption

At Cahokia, Monk's Mound, the largest earthwork built north of Mexico prior to the arrival of Europeans is pictured. This photograph was taken from the mound's west side.

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Sissel Schroeder

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