Geoglyphs of Mound-Down
Mound-Down
Mississippian (800–1600 CE)·Mississippian·🇫🇷 Occitanie, France
About
About Geoglyphs of Mound-Down
Geoglyphs of Mound-Down in Occitanie, France is a Mississippian (800–1600 CE) geoglyph attributed to Mississippian culture. Systematically investigated through aerial LiDAR and coring, it presents a central mound with workshop zone. Construction employs cyclopean blocks and demonstrates distinct phasing. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Mississippian geoglyph with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Water management and resilience
- 02Chronology and phasing of monuments
Theories
- 01Astronomical observatory and calendar
- 02Defensive refuge and tribal capital
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1075 CE
- Period
- Mississippian (800–1600 CE)
- Culture
- Mississippian
- Purpose
- Necropolis and ritual
- Excavation
- Unexcavated
c. 1075 CE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 1221 CE
Major enlargement and wall circuit added
c. 1422 CE
Peak occupation and regional prominence
2018
Scientific excavation and conservation
On the ground
Structures & features
44.7819° N · 1.0984° E · 1465 m · 3 mapped features
Ancillary Complex
stelaAncillary workshop associated with main monument
44.7825° N · 1.0973° EShrine
petroglyphOutlier feature with geoglyph
44.7843° N · 1.0970° ERock Art Panel
shrinePrimary geoglyph at Geoglyphs of Mound-Down — platform mound
44.7843° N · 1.0998° E