Kenimer Site, Archaeological site in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, US
Kenimer Site is an archaeological site in Georgia's Sautee Nacoochee valley, made up of two earthwork mounds built on top of a natural hilltop. The larger of the two is called Mound A, while Mound B sits to its west on the same elevated ground, both overlooking the point where the Chattahoochee River meets Sautee Creek.
Pottery sherds found during a 1997 University of Georgia dig date the site to around 900 CE, placing it within the Late Woodland period. The findings link the site's use to the Napier Phase, a recognized stage in the region's prehistory.
The site was not a permanent settlement but a place where people gathered for ceremonies. The small number of everyday objects found here suggests it was visited on special occasions rather than lived in day to day.
The site sits on a natural hilltop, so the ground is uneven and the terrain rises noticeably as you move through it. Sturdy footwear is a good idea, and visitors should be prepared for a hilly walk.
Rather than building from flat ground, the people who made this site used an existing natural hill as the base for their earthworks. This approach was uncommon among similar sites in Georgia and shows a deliberate choice in how the landscape was used.
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