The Implications of the Religious Foundations at Cahokia

New evidence from the Emerald shrine center, located east of Cahokia, suggests that religion played a fundamental role in the development and rise of Cahokia as North America's only Pre-Columbian city. The findings indicate that pilgrimages and contact with distant peoples were likely motivated by religious factors, providing insights into the urbanism and societal structure of this significant UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Alt, S. M. (2020). The Implications of the Religious Foundations at Cahokia. Cahokia in Context, 32–48. https://doi.org/10.5744/florida/9781683400820.003.0002