King Archaeological Site, Archaeological settlement from 16th century on Coosa River in Floyd County, Georgia, US.
The site spans five acres featuring residential structures, storage buildings, and a central plaza surrounded by defensive ditches and wooden walls.
The settlement existed during the period of Spanish expeditions, with evidence suggesting visits from Hernando de Soto in 1540 and Tristan de Luna in 1560.
The central plaza contained a meeting house where ten adult males were interred beneath the floor, indicating specific burial practices of the community.
The residential structures included winter houses with earth-covered walls and peaked roofs, plus elevated summer buildings for food storage and daily activities.
Iron tools and a sword discovered in certain burials indicate early trade connections or encounters between Native Americans and Spanish explorers.
Location: Georgia
GPS coordinates: 34.19180,-85.39770
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:57
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