Cahokia Mounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the United States, is a remarkable pre-Columbian Native American city that flourished between 1050 and 1350 CE. At its peak, it was one of the largest urban centers north of Mexico, featuring over 120 earthen mounds, including the impressive Monks Mound, the largest prehistoric earthwork in the Americas. The site served as a hub for trade, religion, and culture, with evidence of a sophisticated society that included planned settlements, agricultural innovation, and intricate craftsmanship. Today, it stands as a testament to the ingenuity and complexity of the Mississippian culture.

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