Definition: The Mississippian civilization was made up of sedentary farmers of the interior rivers in North America between Ohio and Iowa, Minnesota and Louisiana along the Mississippi River and its tributaries, between about AD 1000-1540. They grew corn (maize), and had extensive trade networks and elaborate earthworks. The largest Mississippian capital was at Cahokia, on the east side of the Mississippi river in the state of Illinois from what is now St. Louis, Missouri.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
