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The Mississippian culture site of Cahokia, near St Louis, MO, flourished around 1050-1150 AD, when it was the largest settlement north of Mexico. The site covers more than five square miles and includes about 120 mounds that supported public buildings and elite residences, with a sacred precinct covering 200 acres at the center, surrounded by a monumental log stockade. The population has been estimated at 10,000-20,000. Some mass burials have been found that may indicate human sacrifice. Postholes mark the sites of five circles of standing wooden posts that may have been used to mark astronomical events.
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Ongoing archaeological excavations in Canada and the United States are listed for 1996. Information on 49 sites recommended by archaeologists is provided, including description, excavation dates, directions for getting there, hours, entrance fees, available facilities and contact information. Many of the sites are open to the public, but others require making special arrangements in advance.
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There were many archaeological excavations in Israel in 1998. The sites include Beth Gurvin, which features a Roman amphitheater and a Hellenistic city, and Sha'ar Hagolan, a Neolithic village that has yielded figurines and Israel's earliest known streets and buildings. Others feature Early to Late Bronze age structures and artifacts.
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