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Similarities Between Mississippian Origins and Historic Chickasaws

Bill Bomar

Bill Bomar explains how the clan system played a major role in the way the Moundville site and other historic Native American towns were laid out.

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Artifacts from Moundville Site Excavations

Experience Chickasaw History and Culture

Archaeologists at most mound sites try to excavate only 5%-10% of the site to avoid destroying it.

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Evolution from Mounds to a Smaller Village Site

LaDonna Brown

The Mississippian era was characterized by immense change, however many ancient lifeways remain intact.