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Guard Towers Mississippians: A Look into Ancient Fortifications
Introduction: The Guard Towers Mississippians culture, which thrived in North America between 800 and 1600 CE, is well-known for its monumental mounds, intricate societal fabric, and multi-layered edifices. Fortifications of guard towers were of particular importance for defensive, didactic, and spatial observation purposes. Such structures were often erected on the edges of significant settlements along…