Archaeology of the Moundville Chiefdom
Download or Read eBook Archaeology of the Moundville Chiefdom PDF written by Vernon James Knight and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2007-01-28 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Vernon James Knight |
| Publisher | : University of Alabama Press |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 2007-01-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780817354213 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0817354212 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Archaeology of the Moundville Chiefdom by : Vernon James Knight
Book excerpt: Brings together nine Moundville specialists who trace the site’s evolution and eventual decline Built on a flat terrace overlooking the Black Warrior River in Alabama, the Moundville ceremonial center was at its height a densely occupied town of approximately 1,000 residents, with at least 29 earthen mounds surrounding a central plaza. Today Moundville is not only one of the largest and best-preserved Mississippian sites in the United States but also one of the most intensively studied. This volume brings together nine Moundville specialists who trace the site’s evolution and eventual decline.
