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Exploring The Detroit Detention Center Mound

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State to reopen Mound Correctional Facility in Detroit as 200bed city from www.mlive.com An Introduction to the Mound The Detroit Detention Center Mound is an important archaeological site in the United States. Located in the city of Detroit, Michigan, the Mound was originally constructed and used by the Indigenous peoples of the area as a burial ground. The site was first discovered in 1827 by European settlers and was then excavated and studied by archaeologists in the 20th century. The Mound is now a national historic landmark and is protected by the National Historic Preservation Act. The Mound is composed of a variety of artifacts that date back to the early Archaic period. These artifacts include pottery, stone tools, and other objects that were used by the Indigenous peoples for various purposes. The Mound is also home to a large collection of human remains, which provide valuable information about the culture and lifestyle of the early inhabitants of the area. The History of th...