Woodhenge, circular sun calendar used to determine the changing seasons and ceremonial dates. Originally constructed in AD 1100-1200.
Center pole of Woodhenge.
Center pole.
Trying to hide.
Monk's Mound. It is estimated to contain 22 million cubic feet of earth, covers more than 14 acres, and rises to a height of 100 feet. It took 300 years to complete and was eventually named for the monks that lived near the mound from 1809-1813 and farmed the terraces of the large mound.
Looking down from the top of Monk's Mound.
The open area across the road was the Grand Plaza when the Cahokia lived here beginning in AD 700.
Resting half way up!
Woodhenge, circular sun calendar used to determine the changing seasons and ceremonial dates. Originally constructed in AD 1100-1200.
Center pole of Woodhenge.
Center pole.
Trying to hide.
Monk's Mound. It is estimated to contain 22 million cubic feet of earth, covers more than 14 acres, and rises to a height of 100 feet. It took 300 years to complete and was eventually named for the monks that lived near the mound from 1809-1813 and farmed the terraces of the large mound.
Looking down from the top of Monk's Mound.
The open area across the road was the Grand Plaza when the Cahokia lived here beginning in AD 700.
Resting half way up!
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