North America in the Middle Ages

500 – 1200

During the Middle Ages, North America was home to advanced civilizations like Cahokia, the Mississippian cultures, and the ancient cliff dwellers of Mesa Verde. Cahokia, located near present-day St. Louis, was a thriving city with large earthen mounds and complex social structures. The Mississippian cultures, known for their impressive mound-building, developed extensive trade networks and sophisticated societies. Meanwhile, the cliff dwellers of Mesa Verde built remarkable stone dwellings into the cliffs of the Southwest, creating communities with intricate architectural designs.