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Nacoochee Indian Mound was the center of the ancient Cherokee town of Gauxule, which according to legend was visited by DeSoto in 1540 during his search for gold. On this ceremonial mound, 190 feet long, 150 feet wide, and 20 feet high, stood the Town House, where a sacred fire burned unceasingly and ceremonial dances were performed in and around it. Residents of the town lived on the flat land surrounding the mound. Findings by Heye Foundation archaeologists who explored the mound in 1915 indicate the advanced cultural development of its builders.
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Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia · United States
