Cahokia was a large urban community located east of present day St. Louis Mo and occupied during the Mississippian era. Having access to rivers and forests provided occupants with food, farm land, trade, clay for pottery and enough firewood. Art, religion and politics were all complex but the site is known for earthen mounds, ceramics, and art reflecting ideas about both war and fertility. After its decline many groups migrated out of the region. Sadly many earthworks have been damaged by modern development, farming and railroad construction
It is recognized as a UN World heritage site and I send cards to folks who collect this category
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