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The Mississippian World — Mounds, plazas, farms, and leadership

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A high-level guide to the Mississippian period in the Southeast: agriculture, mound construction, town planning, and social organization.

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  • [TODO] Archaeology textbooks / museum interpretive guides on Mississippian cultures
  • [TODO] Peer‑reviewed syntheses on Southeastern chiefdoms and mound centers
  • [TODO] Reputable timelines (museum, university, NPS) for cross-checking dates

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