Exploring The Southeastern Ceremonial Complex: Rituals, Prestige, And Social Organization In The Ancient Southeast (9Th-16Th Centuries Ce)
The Southeastern Ceremonial Complex was a complex social and ritual system that flourished in the southeastern United States from the 9th to 16th centuries CE. Characterized by mound building, ceremonial centers, elite burials, long-distance trade, and ritual feasting, it played a vital role in the sociopolitical organization and religious beliefs of the region’s societies, demonstrating their interconnectedness and the importance of prestige and status within their communities.
