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Collinsville, Illinois
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Mound 50 is one of the many mounds at Cahokia Mounds, a pre-Columbian Native American city that is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical significance.
Mound 50, like other mounds at Cahokia, dates back to around 1050-1350 AD, during the height of the Mississippian culture.
Archaeological evidence suggests that Mound 50, along with other mounds, was used for ceremonial and possibly religious activities by the Mississippian people.
Mound 50 is one of the smaller mounds at Cahokia, but it still contributes to the overall landscape of the site, which includes over 80 mounds.
At its peak, Cahokia was larger than London in AD 1250, with a population of up to 20,000 people.
Monk's Mound, the largest mound at Cahokia, is located nearby and is the largest earthen structure in the Americas.
The Cahokia Mounds are preserved as a state historic site, allowing visitors to explore and learn about this ancient civilization.
