There are many types of places in Alabama that’ll take you back in time, including Moundville Archaeological Park. This park is such a fascinating place to visit because it’s home to some of the largest Indian mounds in Alabama. To learn all about these mounds, and to view them up close, you’ll want to take the 2-mile loop around the park. For more information about Moundville Archaeological Park, take a look below.
Moundville Archaeological Park, which is located in Moundville, Alabama, is home to one of the state’s most interesting ancient ruins. In fact, it’s even been called “The Big Apple of the 14th Century” by National Geographic.
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Covering 326 acres and featuring nearly 30 platform mounds, this archaeological site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. It’s an absolute must-visit for history enthusiasts of all ages!
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Moundville Archaeological Park is situated along the Black Warrior River near Tuscaloosa. From 1000 AD to 1450 AD, numerous Native Americans of the Mississippian culture lived here.
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Interestingly, this archaeological site isn’t as well known as many other historic attractions in Alabama. This comes as quite a surprise, considering it’s home to one of the nation’s most significant prehistoric Native American settlements.
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Besides the platform mounds, Moundville Archaeological Park is also home to Jones Archaeological Museum, which originally opened in 1939. While at this museum, you’ll learn what it was like to live in Alabama many centuries ago.
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Jones Archaeological Museum features state-of-the-art exhibits, more than 200 artifacts, and so much more. If you enjoy learning all about Alabama’s history, you’ll certainly want to check out this museum during your visit to Moundville Archaeological Park.
google/Demola Fodeke For more information about Moundville Archaeological Park, including hours and admission costs, you can view The University of Alabama website or the Moundville Archaeological Park and Museum Facebook page.
Have you ever visited Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park? If so, what did you think about it? Please feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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For more information about Moundville Archaeological Park, including hours and admission costs, you can view The University of Alabama website or the Moundville Archaeological Park and Museum Facebook page.
For a list of more trails in Alabama that’ll certainly take you back in time, be sure to take a look at the following article: These 7 Alabama Hiking Trails Lead To Some Incredible Pieces Of History.
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Address: Moundville Archaeological Park, 634 Mound State Parkway, Moundville, AL 35474, USA
