Cahokia Indian mounds

27th July 2005

These mounds, located in Collinsville, IL near St. Louis, were built by Native American tribes around 1100 or so. The mounds were used as burial places, ceremonial places, and sites for the residences of important people. More information about the mounds is available at www.cahokiamounds.com

Downtown St. Louis in the distance (viewed from tallest mound) 566x372 mou2.jpg	Misc. mounds 490x372 mou4.jpg	Mound of death- human sacrifices performed, and victims buried, here - usually to accompany king into underworld or something 566x372 mou3.jpg	The big mound where the priest-king lived 474x372 mou1.jpg