What were the Mound Builders mounds like?

Answer 1

The mounds were built over a period of decades. Each time a building was destroyed, the mound was given a new foundation and a new building was constructed on top. It still remains a mystery as to what function the mounds served. Perhaps they were for some religious or cerimonial purpose. (University of Arkansas Website)

The Mississippian Indians, as they are called by archaeologists, developed a highly advanced social structure. Their culture, called Plum Bayou, was very different from the cultures of other civilizations that lived in the Mississippi Valley during this time. Their people lived in permanent villages and hamlets. Early in their culture they farmed, gathered, fished, and hunted. One of their major agricultrual accomplishments was combining the domesticated plants of the eastern agricultural complex of North America with corn and beans from Mexico. Because of this their way of life became based solidly on agriculture, rather than on gathering wild plant foods. This greatly expanded their population, and from 900 A.D. on, more places like Toltec began to appear in the Mississippi Valley. By about 1200 to 1500 A.D., their culture had peaked.

• http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/hopper/Builders.htm

Answer 2

The mounds were built over a period of decades. Each time a building was destroyed, the mound was given a new foundation and a new building was constructed on top. It still remains a mystery as to what function the mounds served. Perhaps they were for some religious or cerimonial purpose. (University of Arkansas Website)

The Mississippian Indians, as they are called by archaeologists, developed a highly advanced social structure. Their culture, called Plum Bayou, was very different from the cultures of other civilizations that lived in the Mississippi Valley during this time. Their people lived in permanent villages and hamlets. Early in their culture they farmed, gathered, fished, and hunted. One of their major agricultrual accomplishments was combining the domesticated plants of the eastern agricultural complex of North America with corn and beans from Mexico. Because of this their way of life became based solidly on agriculture, rather than on gathering wild plant foods. This greatly expanded their population, and from 900 A.D. on, more places like Toltec began to appear in the Mississippi Valley. By about 1200 to 1500 A.D., their culture had peaked.

• http://asms.k12.ar.us/armem/hopper/Builders.htm

Answer 3

The Mound Builders were indigenous people of North America who built earthen mounds used for religious and ceremonial, burial, and residential purposes. These mounds were typically either round, dome-shaped or rectangular, flat-topped.