Minn of Mississippi: Cahoika Mounds

As we are studying the Mississippi in our Geography, we have discovered all sorts of interesting information about the river. From the shape, to the historical links to stories we have read (Little house on the Prairie), to ecosystems and habitats. But the most interesting think I have never heard about before now is the ancient city of Cahoika located near St. Louis, Miss. in Collinsville, Illinois. It is a fascinating story of an ancient people who lived long before the Indians we are familiar with. They thrived and had a very large community for centuries and then they disappeared. The Cahoika Mounds is where one of the largest archaeological sights in North America is happening- and the information they provide is staggering! Check it out!