Towosahgy State Historic Site, Archaeological site in Mississippi County, United States.
The remains of a fortified village contain six earthen mounds surrounding a central plaza where ceremonies took place between 1000 and 1400 CE.
The Smithsonian Institution conducted initial scientific excavations in 1891, creating detailed maps of the village area and its fortifications.
The inhabitants of Towosahgy cultivated crops such as beans, maize, squash, and sunflowers while gathering wild game, fish, and nuts for sustenance.
Visitors can explore the mounds through a designated trail and learn about the village history from an information kiosk at the entrance.
The construction process involved hand-digging earth and transporting it in baskets from nearby pits to create mounds reaching 16 feet in height.
Location: Mississippi County
GPS coordinates: 36.69330,-89.23560
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:38
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