Mound Builders

Posted by Jeffrey R Gudzune Mar 30, 2009

The Mounds Builders were Native Americans. They were not an arm of the Aztec Empire. They were not a lost tribe of Europeans. They were not the product of extraterrestrials. The Mound Builders were a totally home grown civilization that existed in the American northeast. Time has wiped away all but a few remnants of their culture, but the northeast is dotted with examples of their stunning accomplishments. I have chosen to focus on this culture because of the significance of their architectural accomplishments. There is a great deal of information on this fascinating topic, but a lot of it has proven either too contentious to be mentioned or contradictory. This is the case with any discussion regarding pre-contact indigenous societies. However, in my research I have endeavored to present the most accurate picture of this fascinating culture.