In the 1960's as teens we played and dug arrowheads at the Indian mounds, east side of Pascagoula MS and the ones at Coden AL ... Thank you for an informative video ...
I live next to Indian Mounds Park, in SW Florida. Named for the shell mounds there, (obviously) I go there regularly to launch my boat or kayak. The mounds are still mostly intact, as digging is prohibited by law. We have found relics in the rivers around here that are purported to be Calusa. Found some Megaladon teeth that have been shaped into spear and arrowheads, along with pottery shards. Good video!
My favorite place on earth is a shell midden. I’ve found that, in the swamp, living on a bright white pavement is very useful. Even at night, nothing remains unseen.
Were the mound builders and the shell ring creators one and the same? the reason I ask is because in Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper Counties SC shell rings are quite common. Most are non-descript and quite small. One could imagine an annual gathering for an oyster roast and end up throwing the shells over their shoulder which created a ring of sorts. Mounds however, are located more inland such as Jasper County woodlands. Mounds were considered burial mounds. As a funny side note to me at least. I was doing an environmental survey on a tract of land. There was also an archeological phase 1 Shovel survey going on. My 80 year old aunt was visiting my 80 year old mother. I decided to ride them out to "the point" for their childhood memories. About then a 'discovery ' happened . A pit of oyster shells was discovered. My aunt said " dig a little deeper in that hole bub and you will find some Pabst blue ribbon cans".
The see wee rings are the northern most of this cultural practice..rings of earth were also used by various groups..the practice of such structures particularly in Florida being old and spanning different time lines..the placement of various tumuli at places such as Fort center indicate that here it was used for spiritual purposes as it's considered to be a site dedicated to funerary practices..a site used for many years
As a guy who grew up in Sarasota this is a fascinating video. There are some mounds along the coast of Sarasota Bay, but not big ones like your illustrations showed. The ones I've seen are maybe 8' tall or less and right on the edge of the Bay.
The Atakapa tribes along the Louisiana Gulf Coast left many (Middens Piles of shell with pottery and points). Many are still there. I’ve seen them in the Lacassine River and Lake Messier areas north and south of the Intracoastal waterway. Southwest of Lake Arthur. I understand the natives moved up to the prairie during the winter to hunt American Bison.
We were 50 miles or so south of chokoloskee on a fishin/exploration trip and found a very obvious Indian camp. So little dry land that it wasn’t hard to spot. So interesting down there.
Its sad alot of these places were lost due to burning these shells but its crazy to think these people were building islands out of the remains from a food source
I think the mounds was built for another purpose. The shell mounds are built along the coastal areas. I believe they built the mounds to protect them from storms. They had no warning of hurricane s . They couldn't outrun the storm surge. Helene had a 20 ft storm surge. They would go up these as the water rose. Thats why 30ft mounds.
That was a great video. I had never heard of the Calusas. If their pop dropped from approx. 50,000 to less than 1,000 there must be graves around. Any human remains found? Thanks
Yes .and all r not dead .my friend still lives in FL .she is a direct descendant. As I am a Guale descendant up in s e. Ga ..shell rings were around the villages ..shell mounds are all over. Each mound can hold up to 500 people. Read the the 1896 huge book by Clearance B. Moore ..he marked mapped all he could from FL .3 books .west,east,central...then traveled up to Ga .then all over
In the early 1500s, Ponce de Leon and his troops engaged in warfare with a Colusa. Ponce de Leon received an arrow wound and died to infection in Cuba the young Spanish man that was part of the Spanish troop Was captured by the Colusa. And he did live peacefully with the Calusa includes for about 17 years that is true, However, all to the 17 years he knew that he could be executed quit easily where the Colusa
The White Guy you mentioned that lived with them for 17 Years, showed the Natives a few wonderful things.... you can almost be certain of that. How to start a Fire easily... How to Fish with a NET... and how to make a Fish Hook....
I was fortunate to grow up in Estero Florida where the Estero River runs to the bay and right into Mound Key. I thought that little harbor on mound key was the fish trap, heard they used their canoes and slapped the surface of the water herding mullet schools into the little canal they made then closed the opening with a wood fence. When the tide dropped it left the fish exposed and easy to pick up. Also local rumor is that location was chosen because the found a natural fresh water spring in the bay so that became the location so they would have a source of fresh water on the island
He's just saying that the Calusa would take coals from natural fires, such as a tree getting struck by lightning, to make their own fires and they'd carry the coals around in ceramic pots.
@@SSHitManthey would heat up cooking balls made of ceramics to put in the ceramic vessels to boil the water..as in most cases hanging a vessel directly over a flame would cause it to crack resulting in the constant need to make more pots
These groups of coastal people ate mostly aquatic food along with what plant materials were available..they would make seasonal journeys upland, the interior, where they would occasionally have the meat of deer,rabbit and such..fowl was also used occasionally..studies at these sites indicate that the aquatic diet, including not only shellfish, but fish and turtle were their principal source of nourishment..one interesting paper I read about the cockroach bay mound indicates that the group that lived there suffered from diet deficiency from eating exclusively oysters
Someone said its a defeated tribe they stay there n thier new men visit sometimes. But maybe its not that drastic its cuz this other tribe has the better seasonal straw
Excellent presentation. A wonderful story, well told. Thank you, sir.
In the 1960's as teens we played and dug arrowheads at the Indian mounds, east side of Pascagoula MS and the ones at Coden AL ... Thank you for an informative video ...
This is one of the most informative presentations I've seen on the mound builders. Thanks.
I live next to Indian Mounds Park, in SW Florida. Named for the shell mounds there, (obviously) I go there regularly to launch my boat or kayak.
The mounds are still mostly intact, as digging is prohibited by law.
We have found relics in the rivers around here that are purported to be Calusa. Found some Megaladon teeth that have been shaped into spear and arrowheads, along with pottery shards.
Good video!
You got a New England accent. Thank you for coming down here and exploring our history
There is one of their mountains in Panama City Beach. It’s about 12 feet high covered with broken pottery and shells.
Thank you! this was beautiful and very well put together!
My favorite place on earth is a shell midden. I’ve found that, in the swamp, living on a bright white pavement is very useful. Even at night, nothing remains unseen.
Lovely presentation! 😊
Were the mound builders and the shell ring creators one and the same? the reason I ask is because in Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper Counties SC shell rings are quite common. Most are non-descript and quite small. One could imagine an annual gathering for an oyster roast and end up throwing the shells over their shoulder which created a ring of sorts. Mounds however, are located more inland such as Jasper County woodlands. Mounds were considered burial mounds.
As a funny side note to me at least. I was doing an environmental survey on a tract of land. There was also an archeological phase 1 Shovel survey going on. My 80 year old aunt was visiting my 80 year old mother. I decided to ride them out to "the point" for their childhood memories. About then a 'discovery ' happened . A pit of oyster shells was discovered. My aunt said " dig a little deeper in that hole bub and you will find some Pabst blue ribbon cans".
The see wee rings are the northern most of this cultural practice..rings of earth were also used by various groups..the practice of such structures particularly in Florida being old and spanning different time lines..the placement of various tumuli at places such as Fort center indicate that here it was used for spiritual purposes as it's considered to be a site dedicated to funerary practices..a site used for many years
Yes..the same .
My friend who is living in FL is a Calusa descendant..so all r not dead .
Great video!!!!
There's a large shell mound just outside cedar key Florida
As a guy who grew up in Sarasota this is a fascinating video. There are some mounds along the coast of Sarasota Bay, but not big ones like your illustrations showed. The ones I've seen are maybe 8' tall or less and right on the edge of the Bay.
The Atakapa tribes along the Louisiana Gulf Coast left many (Middens Piles of shell with pottery and points). Many are still there. I’ve seen them in the Lacassine River and Lake Messier areas north and south of the Intracoastal waterway. Southwest of Lake Arthur. I understand the natives moved up to the prairie during the winter to hunt American Bison.
I’ve collected potsherds just north of the public boat ramp, under the bridge, just east of Lake Arthur.
We were 50 miles or so south of chokoloskee on a fishin/exploration trip and found a very obvious Indian camp. So little dry land that it wasn’t hard to spot. So interesting down there.
Very informative, thanks
I was just at Pineland on Pine Island pretty cool history of how healthy they lived ..
Thank you for the knowledge!
Its sad alot of these places were lost due to burning these shells but its crazy to think these people were building islands out of the remains from a food source
I think the mounds was built for another purpose. The shell mounds are built along the coastal areas. I believe they built the mounds to protect them from storms. They had no warning of hurricane s . They couldn't outrun the storm surge. Helene had a 20 ft storm surge. They would go up these as the water rose. Thats why 30ft mounds.
Thank you!!
I agree with the positive comments regarding this video - extremely informative.
Thanks so much.....loved it
All the way past Arkansas up the river and 50 miles onto the flood plane of the Mississippi
Living here is very special for the body. Health, long life and internal peace.
I live on shell pit road East coast Brevard.
That was a great video. I had never heard of the Calusas. If their pop dropped from approx. 50,000 to less than 1,000 there must be graves around. Any human remains found? Thanks
Yes .and all r not dead .my friend still lives in FL .she is a direct descendant. As I am a Guale descendant up in s e. Ga ..shell rings were around the villages ..shell mounds are all over. Each mound can hold up to 500 people. Read the the 1896 huge book by Clearance B. Moore ..he marked mapped all he could from FL .3 books .west,east,central...then traveled up to Ga .then all over
We need to preserve history
In the early 1500s, Ponce de Leon and his troops engaged in warfare with a Colusa. Ponce de Leon received an arrow wound and died to infection in Cuba the young Spanish man that was part of the Spanish troop Was captured by the Colusa. And he did live peacefully with the Calusa includes for about 17 years that is true, However, all to the 17 years he knew that he could be executed quit easily where the Colusa
Some thoughts posit that the calusa may have had meso American origins
Pottery shards, but no Artifacts.?
The White Guy you mentioned that lived with them for 17 Years, showed the Natives a few wonderful things.... you can almost be certain of that. How to start a Fire easily... How to Fish with a NET... and how to make a Fish Hook....
I am so glad this garbage is ad-supported by TH-cam. I love paying money for stuff I don't want.
Nobody cares about your opinion.
I bet you're loads of fun at parties.
it is only assumed that they are who made the 'shell mounds'. waste dumps
"Women could be warriors". I don't buy it
Lies
I was fortunate to grow up in Estero Florida where the Estero River runs to the bay and right into Mound Key. I thought that little harbor on mound key was the fish trap, heard they used their canoes and slapped the surface of the water herding mullet schools into the little canal they made then closed the opening with a wood fence. When the tide dropped it left the fish exposed and easy to pick up. Also local rumor is that location was chosen because the found a natural fresh water spring in the bay so that became the location so they would have a source of fresh water on the island
You lost me at 11 minutes. Thank you
He's just saying that the Calusa would take coals from natural fires, such as a tree getting struck by lightning, to make their own fires and they'd carry the coals around in ceramic pots.
@@SSHitManthey would heat up cooking balls made of ceramics to put in the ceramic vessels to boil the water..as in most cases hanging a vessel directly over a flame would cause it to crack resulting in the constant need to make more pots
I dnt eat shellfish thats desperate maybe they were bein bullied by another tribe over hunting/fishing
These groups of coastal people ate mostly aquatic food along with what plant materials were available..they would make seasonal journeys upland, the interior, where they would occasionally have the meat of deer,rabbit and such..fowl was also used occasionally..studies at these sites indicate that the aquatic diet, including not only shellfish, but fish and turtle were their principal source of nourishment..one interesting paper I read about the cockroach bay mound indicates that the group that lived there suffered from diet deficiency from eating exclusively oysters
@@piratepete842 shellfish is to desperate sounds like a group of starving women n kids i wouldn't eat it
@@stevenroberts970 at cockroach bay thats the conclusion that the studies came to..why they did this is a mystery..
Someone said its a defeated tribe they stay there n thier new men visit sometimes. But maybe its not that drastic its cuz this other tribe has the better seasonal straw