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Unless otherwise stated, this image is the copyright of the submitter. Contact them for permission to reproduce it. |  | | Description | ‘Woodhenge’, Cahokia, Illinois.
Few things are known about this timber circle at Cahokia. The evidence suggests that the original was constructed with 48 cedar posts around 1000AD and was probably painted with red ochre. From the central post 3 of the outer posts seem to line up to the equinoxes and the solstices.
For further info about Cahokia, please visit the site page.
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| Posted Comments: Crowtalker
(2005-05-31) | My impression is that this was the Village's medicine wheel. | Condros
(2005-05-31) | Thanks Crowtalker, Great photos, we need to see more !!! | Ace
(2005-08-21) | can i get the geographic coordinates for the center of the circle?
please let me know: nobodysson@yahoo.com
Thanks! | Andy B
(2005-08-21) | Click on the yellow highlighted link to the right for more about this site | RSleepy
(2008-01-15) | Astonishing similarity with British timber circles |
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