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Panorama of View from Mound A to the East

Detailed Description

A panorama of the stairs descending Mound A to the east. Mound A is also known as the "Bird Mound," because its original shape is believed to have been that of a bird. Mound A is at the apex of a series of 6 concentric rings of raised earthworks. The rings were believed to have been the site of dwellings.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.