History
Which lost city is known as the ‘Atlantis of the Sands’?

Did you know that the ancient city of Cahokia, located near present-day St. Louis, was once the largest city in North America?
At its peak around 1100 AD, this sprawling metropolis was home to as many as 20,000 people, making it larger than contemporary London.
Cahokia was the center of the Mississippian culture, known for their impressive earthen mounds—some of which reached heights of up to 100 feet.
These mounds served as platforms for temples, residences for leaders, and burial sites, reflecting the city’s sophisticated social and religious life.
Despite its significance, Cahokia was abandoned by the 14th century, likely due to a combination of environmental changes, social tensions, and resource depletion.
Today, the Cahokia Mounds are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a fascinating glimpse into a vibrant, yet often overlooked, chapter of pre-Columbian history in North America.
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