Why Is Cahokia Important

Cahokia is a Native American city located across the Mississippi river, and is commonly referred to as the Cahokia mounds. This was the site of large farming operations, a central part of the trading network, and religious rituals. The size of the mounds led many people to believe that they were built by slave labor, but this was deemed false, the people actually considered it an honor to be a part of constructing something so great. Like many cities similar to Cahokia, there was a central area/mound where the “ruler” was located, and a central/common area where social interactions took place, and where ceremonies were conducted. Sacrifices took place there as well, presumably to ensure a good harvest and rain season. Unlike other pre-Columbian