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Who were the inhabitants of Cahokia who are there modern day descendants?
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∙ 2014-08-27 23:23:29
The inhabitants of Cahokia were Native Americans. Known as mound builders, they had a very advanced civilization before Europeans set foot in North America. They abandoned the area they held around the Mississippi River, and it is unknown what happened to them, or who their descendants may be.
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In which present day state could you find the city of Cahokia?
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What present day city is Cahokia near?
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is located on the site of an ancient Native American city (c. 600-1400 CE). It sits directly across the Mississippi River from modern St. Louis, Missouri.
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In present day city of St. Louis in the Mississippi Valley was where early people built Cahokia.
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Where was the city of Cahokia located?
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