Description:
The name 'Cahokia' is derived from the Proto-Algonquian word 'kakihwiya' meaning 'village on the river.' The Cahokias were a powerful and influential Native American tribe who lived in the area around Cahokia, in present-day Illinois, from the 12th century until their defeat by the French in the 17th century. The tribe's culture and customs were highly complex and varied, and they are considered one of the most powerful and influential Native American groups of their time. The Cahokias are also known for their monumental stone architecture, which includes the Monks Mound and the Great Mound.
