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Mound-Builders

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Mound-Builders were prehistoric Native American cultures that constructed earthen mounds for various purposes such as burial sites, ceremonial platforms, and residential areas.

AP course connection

Topic 1darF9lRed5vNjfIIzV0L: Unit 5 Overview: Indigenous Americas, 1000 BCE-1980 CE

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