Pinson Mounds, Native American archaeological complex in Madison County, United States.
The archaeological site contains seventeen earthen mounds spread across 1,200 acres of land along the South Fork of the Forked Deer River.
Built between 100 BC and 500 AD, the complex represents the largest group of Middle Woodland period mounds found in the United States.
The rectangular Sauls Mound rises 72 feet high and aligns with cardinal directions, indicating the advanced engineering capabilities of ancient Native Americans.
The site features a museum displaying archaeological artifacts, educational programs, walking trails, and regular guided tours through the mound complex.
The Eastern Citadel section includes geometric earthen walls forming a perfect semicircle that encompasses six square kilometers of ceremonial space.
Location: Madison County
GPS coordinates: 35.49778,-88.68250
Latest update: May 24, 2025 04:42
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