Portavant Mound, Archaeological mound in Emerson Point Preserve, Manatee County, US.
The Portavant Temple Mound measures four meters in height with a base of 45 meters by 75 meters and features a flat top measuring 24 meters by 46 meters.
The archaeological site dates back over 4500 years, with the temple mound construction beginning around 800 AD as part of the Safety Harbor culture spanning from 900 to 1725.
The Tocobaga people constructed the mound using soil mixed with midden debris, creating a ceremonial space and elevated position for tribal leaders to oversee the surrounding area.
Visitors can access the archaeological site through Emerson Point Preserve's network of shell trails and boardwalks, which connect various coastal Florida wildlife habitats.
Unlike other temple mounds in the Tampa Bay region, this structure lacks a traditional access ramp but includes an adjacent lower platform measuring 30 meters square.
Location: Manatee County
GPS coordinates: 27.53111,-82.62583
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:25
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