prehistoric platform mound
C29165
concept
A prehistoric platform mound is a human-made earthen or stone elevation constructed in ancient times, typically serving as a base for structures, ceremonies, or elite residences within a broader cultural or ritual landscape.
Observed surface forms (4)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| mound complex | 5 |
| ancient mound | 4 |
| prehistoric mound complex | 2 |
| shellmound | 1 |
Instances (13)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Mesa Grande | — |
| Kolomoki Mounds | mound complex |
| Palatu Dheri | ancient mound |
| Bottle Creek Mounds | prehistoric mound complex |
| Tell el-Ful | ancient mound |
| Emeryville Shellmound | shellmound |
| Big Mound City | mound complex |
| Tony’s Mound | mound complex |
| Tel Azekah | ancient mound |
| Tell Abu Shahrain | ancient mound |
| Anna site | mound complex |
| Sims site | mound complex |
| Lake Jackson Mounds | prehistoric mound complex |