Unearthing the Past: Recent Findings at the Lost City of Cahokia Mounds

14. Early Evidence of Urban Sanitation

Excavations at Cahokia have uncovered waste disposal systems and drainage ditches, demonstrating a proactive approach to urban sanitation. Remarkably, these systems predate similar innovations in medieval Europe, highlighting Cahokia’s urban sophistication. For a deeper look into these early sanitation efforts, visit Science Daily.