Rise and Fall
Cahokia, once a thriving urban center, experienced a remarkable rise in population and complexity around 1050, becoming one of the largest cities north of Mexico. With estimates ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 inhabitants, it rivaled major cities like London and Rome. Despite its golden age lasting only 150 years, archaeological findings reveal insights into the city’s planned layout and agricultural practices, shedding light on a civilization that left no written record.In this clip
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