Lake Jackson Mounds (1000 AD)
Lake Jackson Mounds State Archaeological Site, one of the Florida’s most important archaeological sites, is a 41-acre excavation. It is thought to
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Fort Walton Mound (850 AD)
From the Mississippian Period, this mound is the largest on salt water and possibly the largest prehistoric earthwork on the Gulf
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Shields & Mount Royal Mounds (1200 AD)
The Mississippian Period that started with the building of Lake Jackson Mounds continued with the Shields and Mount Royal Mounds. During
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Turtle Mound (1200 AD)
Dating back to 1200 AD (The Mississippian Period), this mound is the tallest in Florida and the third tallest in
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Mound Key (1500 AD)
One of the most impressive accomplishments from the Mississippian time period was the construction of Mound Key, a manmade island
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Big Mound City
Big Mound City is an exceptionally sophisticated geometric earthwork located about 6 miles east of Lake Okeechobe. The complex possibly
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Terra Ceia & Madira Bickel Mounds (1450 AD)
Dating back to 1450 AD, the 10-acre site that encompasses Madira Bickel Mound was named after Mrs. Madira Bickel of Sarasota, who
Read moreAncient Civilizations of Florida | Conclusion
The state of Florida has seen monumental construction projects for over 4,000 years. Beginning with the shell rings of Sapelo
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Florida Museum of Natural History
Our story of Florida’s history begins long ago, when the bountiful environments of South Florida’s estuaries gave rise to a
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