Nodena Site, Archaeological site in Mississippi County, United States.
The Nodena site spans fifteen acres and contains multiple earthen mounds, including two prominent structures and a burial mound along the Mississippi River.
Between 1400 and 1650 CE, Native Americans established a fortified settlement at Nodena, which Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto visited during his expedition in 1542.
The inhabitants produced Bell Plain pottery using mussel shells as tempering agents and practiced intentional skull modification through specialized infant carriers.
The Hampson Museum State Park in Wilson, Arkansas displays numerous artifacts discovered at the Nodena site, including pottery, stone tools, and ceremonial objects.
Archaeological evidence reveals the presence of family cemeteries where burials were oriented north to south, accompanied by pottery and tools as grave offerings.
Location: Mississippi County
GPS coordinates: 35.55429,-89.95170
Latest update: March 17, 2025 14:17
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