The earliest records pertaining to ‘Little Egypt’ in Illinois are dated 1818 — but the artifacts actually predate those, possibly by centuries.

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Pyramids In Southern Illinois

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Cahokia: The Forgotten Pyramid of Illinois – Sailingstone Travel

Jun 18, 2019 · Cahokia: The Forgotten Pyramid of Illinois. Many Americans are shocked to learn that their country is home to an ancient pyramid that stands as tall as 100 feet. Mysteriously, the fascinating history of Cahokia and its Monks Mound pyramid aren’t …

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Cahokia Mounds, Illinois: A Forgotten Native-American City

webFeb 13, 2019 · 10. In Southern Illinois, situated along the Mississippi River in Collinsville, an ancient settlement that we call Cahokia rose to great power between 800-1200 CE. …

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Even without camels, settlers found a little Egypt in Illinois

Feb 26, 1997 · She said pyramid-like burial sites in the region constructed by Native Americans could have contributed to the tie.

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Dec 13, 2016 · 163. A thousand years ago, huge pyramids and earthen mounds stood where East St. Louis sprawls today in Southern Illinois. https://www.enjoyillinois.com/travel-illinois/cahokia-mounds Cahokia Mounds, Illinois

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The site of an ancient Native American city, the mounds are located in Collinsville, Illinois in the southern part of the state across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. Cahokia Mounds covers 2,200 acres and contains 70 mounds. Visitors can imagine the once elaborately planned community.

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A Place Called “Egypt” · The History of Southern Illinois – Omeka

webSouthern Illinois became known as “Egypt” in the 1830s. Various origins have been suggested for the nickname. The two best known represent the cultural divide between …