13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Historic Monks Mound (Ten-Stories Tall) in Illinois

Built by Mississippian Indians between 600-1300 A.D., impressive Monks Mound is the largest man-made mound North of Mexico with 154 steps to the top terrace.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2013
Date Uploaded: 04.2015
Photo Location: Collinsville, Illinois, United States of America
Camera: KODAK EASYSHARE Z950 DIGITAL CAMERA
Copyright: © Teresa Smith