Encompassing over 300 acres, the Moundville Archaeological Park was established to protect the biggest complex of indigenous mounds in the Southeast.

The mounds are believed to have been constructed in the 14th century, and twenty-nine enormous flat-topped earthen mounds are still standing in a careful arrangement around a central plaza. The people who built the mounds were also skilled craft-makers, and many beautiful religious and cultural objects have been discovered around the mounds and are now displayed in the on-site museum. Other amenities in the park include a short nature trail and a handful of picnic areas.

634 Mound State Parkway, Moundville, AL 35474, Phone: 205-371-2234, (website)

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