Many Americans are shocked to learn that their country is home to an ancient pyramid that stands as tall as 100 feet. Mysteriously, the fascinating history of Cahokia and its Monks Mound pyramid aren't covered in most schools. 18 июн. 2019 г.
Where are the pyramids located in Illinois?
Located at the Cahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site near Collinsville, Illinois, the mound size was calculated in 1988 as about 100 feet (30 m) high, 955 feet (291 m) long including the access ramp at the southern end, and 775 feet (236 m) wide.
Are there pyramids in the Midwest?
A 'PYRAMID' IN THE MIDWEST; Monks Mound, a Major Archeological Location in Illinois, May Have Been Center of Early Indian Metropolis.
Are there any pyramids in the USA?
Other than that, there are no real pyramids in North America. The Maya built many large structures with earthworks, but none that I know of that were actually made out of rock.
Where are the pyramids in the United States?
A thousand years ago, huge pyramids and earthen mounds stood where East St. Louis sprawls today in Southern Illinois. This majestic urban architecture towered over the swampy Mississippi River floodplains, blotting out the region's tiny villages.
