Events with tag - Ceremonial Centers

700

Natchez People Settlement

The Natchez Indians established their first permanent settlements along the Mississippi River, creating a sophisticated civilization that would thrive for nearly a millennium. Their strategic location on elevated bluffs enabled them to develop complex social structures and extensive trade networks.

January 1, 1200

Plaquemine Culture Emergence

The Plaquemine culture emerged as a significant Native American civilization along the Mississippi River around 1200 CE, developing sophisticated architectural practices and complex settlements that transformed the lower Mississippi Valley landscape.