Cahokia by auntietk
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One of the places on our original trip itinerary was the Cahokia mounds just east of St. Louis.
The stop was more experiential than photographic, so I won't be showing you any more images from this place (unless I get inspired in a way I cannot now imagine), but I wanted you to see where we'd been.
Their website is so much more eloquent than I could ever be, and it's totally worth your time:
Cahokia
This photograph is of the structure known as "Monk's Mound," and it's the tallest mound at Cahokia.
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We're staying for a few days near Kansas City with Bill's younger daughter, her husband, and their 3-1/2 year old twin boys, so we'll be relaxing and playing with the kids and most likely won't be on RR much.
I've been looking at your galleries all this time, but commenting very little (as you may have noticed).
Travel is pretty all-consuming, but we're having a great time!
Comments (20)
Faemike55
Very lovely capture, Tara! Enjoy the grandkids I hope that you'll stop by Rod S and say hi to him!
Chipka
I was waiting for this one and seeing it reminds me of a particular room on the 14th floor of a NICE hotel...and seeing this mound and the little video surrounding it; It's also making me feel all warm and nostalgic for those family members I don't have contact with. I think I might have mentioned them...the ones in Mississippi...they're members of the Choctaw Nation, and as such they're a part of that whole, vast economy driven by corn and its surplus stores. Anyway, the Choctaws were mound builders, too...nothing that matches the scale of Cahokia. In fact, Nanih Wayah is kind of a little pimple compared to the gorgeousness you're showing here, but it's important in that it's a bona-fide mound that probably has all kinds of history-stuff in it. Unfortunately, it's weathered down a bit and is kinda scrawny. And what does that have to do with this? Well, a mound if you wanna stretch it. I love a good mound: I think another trip is in order, preferably during stickball season. It's a fun game to watch if the guys playing it are dressed traditionally, meaning...well...eye-candy galore! This is really great and I've just seen that video again. Now if only I was eating pecan sandies while watching it. Ah...tomorrow. Locals stores are closed now. Did I say much about this shot? Probably not, so I'll end with: WOW...this is amazing and I'm so glad that North America has stuff like this...I mean, who needs pyramids and Greco-Roman stuff when we've got Mississippian! And I love the framing of this shot. The trees give such an intriguing, additional layer.
awjay
excellent
wysiwig
I have read of the Cahokia complex. Truely an amazing site, comparable to any archeological site in the world. It is nice to see that Native Americans are beginning to receive recognition for their accomplishments and take their rightful place with the great civilizations of the world. This is an excellent image of one of the mounds. Nicely framed by the trees.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating!! The website is most interesting.
helanker
This seems to be a mighty interesting place to give a visit. It was a beautiful website to visit too. I am glad you are having such a great time :-D
jayfar
Nice to see where you have been.
debbielove
This is interesting Tara! I never knew of it....is that terrible? I went to the link, good read (although readers should know that London in 1250 was not big! But still, impressive for an ancient civilisation.. Good shot and thanks... Rob
casmindo
Nice picture and nice to see you enjoying the trip
MrsRatbag
I had never heard of this before either. Interesting read, and great shot...enjoy the family visit!!
makron
I wish you a happy journey Tara. She enjoys the scenery as beautiful as this.
emmecielle
Fantastic view! I'm glad you have a good time! :)
RodS
Great capture of this mound, Tara! The people on top really give you a sense of scale! We've never been there - may have to check it out one of these days..
Blush
Awesome looking place Nice to see where you have been Hope you have fund with the grandkids Hugs Susan~
npauling
A lovely capture of this interesting place. Relaxing you say, I'm not sure how you will manage that with 3 and a half year old twins wanting all your attention. lol.
jocko500
this is wonderful to see a Indian mound. i read some stuff on them and they many diff ways these could have been build. But is some they find large human bones for a man to be 8 or 9 feet tall. anyway i not sure if they find any here
fallen21
Splendid shot.
cannonn
wonderful angle very very beautiful
beachzz
Another lesson learned here; I'd never heard of this place till you mentioned it. Our ancestors did some pretty astonishing things!!
bmac62
Too bad we didn't get the view from the top...but with at least 150 steps and the temperature and humidity high...I am glad we didn't tackle the climb:) I must have taken a dozen shots of this mound but this is the best of the day complete with the natural framing. Nicely done! So glad the state of Illinois has preserved 2,200 acres and that this very atmospheric place is at last receiving the attention it deserves.