Cahokia
United States · IllinoisUS
Archaeological site in southwestern Illinois, US
The Cahokia Mounds is the site of a Native American city directly across the Mississippi River from present-day St. Louis. The state archaeology park lies in south-western Illinois between East St. Louis and Collinsville. The park covers 2,200 acres (890 ha), or about 3.5 square miles (9 km2), and contains about 80 manmade mounds, but the ancient city was much larger. At its apex around 1100 CE, the city covered about 6 square miles (16 km2), included about 120 earthworks in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and functions, and had a population of between 15,000 and 20,000 people.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- 38.571, -90.190
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
Overview of Cahokia
Located in Illinois, United States, Cahokia is best described as a compact town. The headcount is close to 20,000. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture.
Things to do in Cahokia
Culture in Cahokia
(2)The culture shortlist for Cahokia: Ancient Ruins and Religious Sites. It is a direct read of Cahokia's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Access Cahokia through a larger town in Illinois; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Chicago.
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Places near Cahokia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cahokia known for?
- Cahokia is mainly a destination for culture, set in Illinois, United States with around 20,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Cahokia?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins and Religious Sites in Cahokia. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Cahokia located?
- Administratively, Cahokia sits in Illinois, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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