Mound 50

Mound 50 was a low, dome-shaped mound built in at least two stages and probably dates to the 1200s. Several large pits were dug into it, and at least two large posts were emplaced in the mound. Before it was built, a special T-Shaped house and some other features stood at this location, indicating earlier ritual use of the site. Over the years, plowing reduced the mound to about 3 feet high, and it has been restored to approximate its original height.

Collinsville, Illinois · United States