Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:archaeological_site
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| gptkbp:archaeological_findings |
stratigraphic excavation
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| gptkbp:artifacts |
gptkb:pottery
gptkb:tools burial goods |
| gptkbp:associated_structures |
residential areas
platforms ritual spaces |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Mound_72
|
| gptkbp:base |
1.5 acres
|
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Mississippian_culture
|
| gptkbp:construction_material |
earth and clay
|
| gptkbp:cultural_aspect |
part of a larger ceremonial landscape
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
part of Cahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site
|
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
influenced by regional trade networks
|
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:burial_practices gptkb:organization agricultural practices seasonal festivals social gatherings artistic expression religious observances social stratification spiritual beliefs community rituals leadership roles political alliances trade activities trade fairs craft production intertribal relations ritual ceremonies mythological significance political activities feasting activities |
| gptkbp:discovery_year |
1960s
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Earth
|
| gptkbp:function |
ceremonial
|
| gptkbp:height |
approximately 10 meters
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Mississippian period
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important for understanding Mississippian society
reflects social stratification |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mound D
|
| gptkbp:is_aligned_with |
aligned with celestial events
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
conducted by the University of Illinois
|
| gptkbp:land_use |
archaeological research
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cahokia
|
| gptkbp:management |
managed by Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:stone
gptkb:cemetery ceremonial objects shell artifacts copper artifacts |
| gptkbp:period |
Pre-Columbian
|
| gptkbp:preservation_efforts |
protected site
|
| gptkbp:research |
ground-penetrating radar
remote sensing |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Mississippian mound-building practices
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Cahokia_site_complex
|
| gptkbp:type |
platform mound
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
attracts tourists
attracts archaeologists |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Moundville_Chiefdom
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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