The purpose of the following is to investigate who the ancient people of the Cahokia Mounds civilization were by looking at the archaeological evidence that is now on display in the local museums surrounding
Cahokia site including the
Museum, and the
This will include a look at important examples of symbolism in use by the Cahokia Civilization. A chronological discussion of the history of modern accounts of the
Cahokia site will be made. A review of Native mythology and legends that relate to the suite of symbolic attributes of the monumental earthwork may shed light on its past to the Native Americans. Historical accounts including periods of Spanish, French and
United States colonial history will be detailed.
Finally, modern techniques for mound preservation as well as new evidence about Monks Mound will be discussed. Paradigms of Monks Mound chronology will be investigated in order to shed light on the historical methods and criteria that were used to develop the timeframe.
The discussion will include key pieces of information in a chronological order.
The Company of the
Wickliffe Mounds Sun
Circle Floor Painting
indicates a connection between the Ohio Hopewell
and the Cahokia Elite
Quincy Museum Tablet
Mary Mathews Falcon
Appendix 3: Welch
and Richardson reports
Further details of
the Discoveries Near Wilmington
Appendix 5: Welch
and Richardson Mound Excavations