Mound Builders Collection

Native American corn grinding tools, Tennessee
Wooden mortar and pestle for grinding corn, Chucalissa Native American village, Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph

Native Maoris inspecting the nest of the mound building Megapodius aka scrubfowl. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882

Australian Brushturkey (Alectura lathami) male running, Queensland, Australia

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Sauls Mound, 72 feet high, one of the Pinson Mounds, the largest Middle Woodland (c.1-500 A.D.) mound group in the U.S. Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Bear Creek Mound, a ceremonial platform mound built between 1200-1400 AD along the ancient Natchez Trace in northeastern Mississippi. Digital photograph

Moundbuilders site in Tennessee
Sauls Mound, Pinson Mounds State Park, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Elevated corn crib in Chucalissa Village, a 1500s Mississippean site reconstructed by the University of Memphis, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Thatched dwellings in Chucalissa Village, a 1500s Mississippean site reconstructed by the University of Memphis, Tennessee. Digital photograph

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Low platform mound in Chucalissa Village, a 1500s Mississippean site reconstructed by the University of Memphis, Tennessee. Digital photograph

Animal nest and homes engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Magnetic Termite Mound, Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Mound-building termites or just mound builders are a group of termite species that live in mounds. This group of termites live in Africa, Australia and South America

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Mound and part of a reconstructed village palisade at Aztalan State Park, a Middle Mississippian period Moundbuilder site in Wisconsin. Photograph

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Sauls Mound, 72 feet high, one of the Pinson Mounds, the largest Middle Woodland (c.1-500 A.D.) mound group in the U.S. Tennessee. Digital photograph

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High platform mound of the Plum Bayou people, a Woodlands culture, Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park, Arkansas. Digital photograph

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High platform mound (39 feet high) of the Plum Bayou people, a Woodlands culture, Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park, Arkansas. Digital photograph

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High platform mound (39 feet high ) of the Plum Bayou people, a woodlands culture, Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park, Arkansas. Digital photograph

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One of the Bynum Mounds, built between 100 BC and 200 AD along the ancient Natchez Trace pathway, Mississippi. Digital photograph

Moundbuilders harvesting corn and squash
Mound-builders gathering their crops of maize and squash. Photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Grave Creek Mound, the largest mound remaining of the Adena Culture, West Viginia. Photograph

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Native Americans bow-hunting deer by moonlight. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

Moundbuilders harvesting corn and squash
Moundbuilders gathering their crops of maize and squash. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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The ancient artistry of the mound builders comes to life in Tennessee, where Native American corn grinding tools tell a tale of ingenuity and resourcefulness. These tools were essential for processing maize, a staple crop that sustained communities for generations. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Native Maoris inspect the nests of the mound building Megapodius, also known as scrubfowl. This fascinating bird constructs massive mounds made from leaves and soil to incubate its eggs. The intricate architecture showcases nature's remarkable engineering skills. In Australia's Queensland region, we witness the impressive agility of the Australian Brushturkey. With wings spread wide and feathers glistening under sunlight, this male brushturkey dashes across its habitat with grace and purpose. Its presence adds vibrancy to an already diverse ecosystem. As we explore these captivating images captured by NATI2D-00285, NATI2D-00288, NATI2D-00280, NATI2D-00283, and NATI2D-00279; we are reminded of humanity's connection with nature throughout time. Whether it be through ancient civilizations or modern-day wildlife encounters like those with juvenile Australian Brushturkeys in Queensland; our fascination with nature's wonders remains unchanged. These glimpses into different cultures and ecosystems serve as reminders that there is so much more to discover about our planet's rich history and biodiversity. Let us continue to appreciate both past traditions like those left behind by mound builders in Tennessee and present marvels such as Australia's unique avian species. Through exploration and understanding, we can better comprehend our place within this infinitely great universe while cherishing even its infinitely little inhabitants like the Megapodius or Alectura lathami - creatures whose existence enriches our lives immeasurably.