Kincaid Mounds and the Cahokian Decline

Research on Kincaid Mounds, a significant site near Cahokia, reveals that while direct evidence of Cahokian influence is scarce, the social history of Kincaid reflects the broader impacts of Cahokian hegemony's rise and decline. This study examines whether Cahokian dominance extended beyond its immediate sphere, using Kincaid as a case study due to its proximity and contemporaneity with Cahokia. The approach involves analyzing social structures and historical patterns to infer indirect influences, providing insights into the complex dynamics of pre-Columbian societies in the region.

Brennan, T. K., & Pursell, C. C. O. (2020). Kincaid Mounds and the Cahokian Decline. Cahokia in Context, 87–104. https://doi.org/10.5744/florida/9781683400820.003.0004