Effigy Mounds National Monument in Harpers Ferry, IA is a sacred space that preserves over 200 American Indian mounds, considered sacred by many American Indian tribes. Visitors have the opportunity to contemplate the meanings of these mounds and learn about the regional cultural phenomenon of constructing animal-shaped effigy mounds.
Located in the picturesque Upper Mississippi River Valley, the monument is not only home to diverse flora and fauna but also played a significant role in shaping the lifestyles and belief systems of the moundbuilders.
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