Savannah Archaeological Site facts for kids
 Location in Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Location | Hardin County, Tennessee,  USA |
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| Region | Hardin County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35°13′30.42″N 88°15′21.04″W / 35.2251167°N 88.2558444°W |
| History | |
| Cultures | South Appalachian Mississippian culture |
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| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | platform mounds, plaza |
| Responsible body: private | |
The Savannah Archaeological Site in Hardin County, Tennessee, is a very old place where people used to live. It was home to a group called the South Appalachian Mississippian culture. This group was part of the larger Mississippian culture that lived in what is now the southeastern United States.
At this site, you can find special platform mounds and the remains of an ancient village. These mounds were like big, flat-topped hills built by people long ago.
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Exploring the Ancient Village Site
The old village and its mounds are found on the east side of the Tennessee River. Today, the modern city of Savannah, Tennessee covers much of this historical area.
What the Site Looks Like
There are 16 mounds at the site. They stretch for almost a mile along the Tennessee River in a zig-zag pattern. The biggest mound is right in the middle of the site. It was about 30 feet (9.1 m) tall, which is like a three-story building!
How the Village Was Protected
The ancient village was surrounded by a trench on its east side. This trench connected to the river at both its north and south ends. This meant the river was on one side and the trench on the other, completely circling the old village.
Discoveries and History
Archaeologists have not yet dug up much of this site. So, there are still many secrets hidden beneath the ground!
In the year 1830, a rich landowner named David Robinson built a large house. He chose to build it on top of one of these ancient mounds. This house is now famous and known as the Cherry Mansion.
