Kituwa, Archaeological site in Swain County, United States
The archaeological site contains a large earthwork platform mound measuring 170 feet in diameter and 5 feet in height near the Tuckasegee River.
The Cherokee constructed multiple townhouses on the mound for community gatherings before losing control of the territory to the United States in the early 1800s.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians purchased 309 acres of land in 1996, including the mound area, to preserve their ancestral heritage.
Archaeological investigations at the site continue to uncover artifacts, burial locations, and hearth remains that document centuries of Native American habitation.
The settlement represents one of the seven mother towns in Cherokee tradition, with evidence of South Appalachian Mississippian culture from 1000 CE.
Location: Swain County
Website: http://nc-cherokee.com
GPS coordinates: 35.43330,-83.43330
Latest update: May 24, 2025 03:14
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