Kenimer Site, Archaeological site in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, US
Kenimer Site is an archaeological site containing two earthwork mounds on a natural hilltop that overlooks where the Chattahoochee River and Sautee Creek meet. Mound A stands as the larger formation, with Mound B positioned to its west on the elevated terrain.
University of Georgia research in 1997 uncovered pottery sherds dating to around 900 CE during the Late Woodland period. The findings indicated the site was used during the Napier Phase of the region's timeline.
The site served as a gathering place for Native American ceremonies rather than a residential village. Few domestic artifacts suggest people came here for special occasions and rituals.
Mound A rises approximately 150 feet (46 meters) above the flood plain, so the terrain is hilly and elevated throughout the site. Visitors should expect uneven ground and wear sturdy footwear.
The builders used an existing natural hill as a foundation and constructed the earthwork mounds on top of it. This building method was uncommon among archaeological sites across Georgia and demonstrates practical construction knowledge.
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