Events with tag - Prehistoric

January 1, 21001 BC

First Native Americans Migration

Archaeological evidence reveals that the first humans reached North America at least 23,000 years ago, challenging previous theories that suggested arrival around 13,000 years ago. Multiple migration waves occurred, with people crossing from Asia via the Bering Land Bridge and along Pacific coastal routes.

January 1, 12001 BC

First Native American Settlements Along Mississippi River

The first Native American settlements emerged along the Mississippi River around 12,000 BCE, establishing the foundation for complex civilizations that would thrive in the region for thousands of years.

January 1, 1601 BC

Ancient City of Mycenae

Mycenae, established around 1600 BCE, was a mighty fortress city that dominated Bronze Age Greece. Located in the northeastern Peloponnese, it featured impressive cyclopean walls, the iconic Lion Gate, and sophisticated urban planning, serving as the heart of Mycenaean civilization until its decline around 1100 BCE.

800

Rise of Mississippian Culture

The Mississippian culture emerged as one of North America's most significant prehistoric civilizations in 800 CE, establishing complex agricultural communities and impressive earthen mounds along the Mississippi River valley.

January 1, 1000

Choctaw Mississippi River Settlements

The Choctaw people established their first permanent settlements along the Mississippi River around 1000 CE, creating sophisticated networks of villages and trade routes that shaped their cultural identity and marked the beginning of their significant presence in the region.

January 1, 1050

Rise and Fall of Cahokia

Cahokia emerged as North America's first major urban center around 1050 CE, growing to a population of 20,000 inhabitants. This sophisticated Native American city featured massive earthen mounds, advanced urban planning, and extensive trade networks before its decline in 1350 CE.

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.

January 1, 1200

Emerald Mound Historic Site

The Emerald Mound, covering eight acres and rising 35 feet high, stands as one of North America's largest prehistoric earthworks. Built by the Plaquemine culture between 1200-1730 CE near Natchez, Mississippi, it served as a major ceremonial center for indigenous communities.