description Spiro Mounds Overview
A Mississippian ceremonial center in eastern Oklahoma, USA, occupied from roughly 850 to 1450 CE, known for the Craig Mound's exceptional assemblage of engraved shell and copper artifacts reflecting a broad North American trade network.
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Where is Spiro Mounds located?
Spiro Mounds is in eastern Oklahoma, near the Arkansas River. It was a major Mississippian ceremonial center in the region.
When was Spiro Mounds occupied?
The site was occupied from roughly 850 to 1450 CE. Its importance grew during the Mississippian period of eastern North America.
What is Craig Mound known for?
Craig Mound contained an exceptional collection of engraved shell, copper, and other artifacts. The objects show that Spiro was connected to a wide trade network across North America.
What kind of site was Spiro Mounds?
Spiro was a Mississippian ceremonial and political center rather than simply a burial mound. Its earthworks and rich artifacts point to religious ceremonies, elite authority, and long-distance exchange.
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