TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wyckoff,Don G.
AU  - Peterson,D.E.
TI  - Spiro Mounds: Prehistoric Gateway ... Present-Day Enigma
AV  - E011F590.3 
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Spiro Mounds Archaeological State Park (Okla.) -- Antiquities
KW  - Oklahoma -- Antiquities
KW  - Excavations (Archaeology) -- Oklahoma
N1  - Release date is 2020-02-14; Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "Spiro Mounds: Prehistoric Gateway ... Present-Day Enigma" by Don G. Wyckoff and Dennis Peterson is a historical account published in the late 20th century. The book offers an in-depth exploration of the Spiro Mounds archaeological site in Oklahoma, emphasizing its significance as a political and religious center in prehistoric North America. It delves into the sophisticated culture of the Spiro people, detailing their extensive trade networks and the notable artifacts uncovered at the site.  The narrative of the book highlights how the Spiro Mounds flourished between A.D. 900 and 1350, driven by complex socio-political dynamics and a thriving artisan community. It chronicles the excavation efforts that revealed the site’s rich history, including the crafting of elaborate ceremonial artifacts and the movement of goods among various indigenous cultures. The authors also examine the gradual decline of the Spiro society, attributed to climatic changes and shifts in trade, which ultimately led to the abandonment of the mounds. In addition, the book reflects on the enduring legacy of the Spiro site, drawing parallels between its historical significance and present-day challenges in resource management and cultural heritage preservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61403
ER  -