Questions tagged [lower mississippi valley]
How were dogs used in ancient Coles Creek culture?
Category: Dog-Related History and Culture
The Coles Creek culture, which thrived in the Lower Mississippi Valley from approximately 700 to 1200 CE, did not leave behind extensive written records, so much of what we know about their use of dogs comes from archaeological evidence and comparisons with other contemporaneous cultures. Dogs playe...
How were dogs used in ancient Marksville culture?
Category: Dog-Related History and Culture
Dogs played a significant role in the ancient Marksville culture, which thrived in the Lower Mississippi Valley from around 100 BCE to 400 CE. This culture, named after the Marksville archaeological site in Louisiana, was part of the broader Hopewell tradition and is known for its ceremonial mounds,...