Palisade Wall
Large defensive walls protected the village from enemy raiders. The walls were made of poles six to eight inches in diameter and perhaps ten to twelve feet high. Sometimes these walls were covered in clay, or were doubled up, to provide extra protection.
Plaza
An area where the village held ceremonies, had community meetings, played chunky, met with neighbors, and traded goods.
Garden Plots
Many villages maintained garden plots where small quantities of herbs and medicinal plants were grown.
Submitted: January 7, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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