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Monk's Mound is the central focus of this great ceremonial center. A massive structure with four terraces, it is the largest man-made earthen mound in North America. Facing south, it is 92 feet (28 m) high, 951 feet (290 m) long and 836 feet (255 m) wide]. The Travel Channel has called it the "world's largest pyramid."

Excavation on the top of Monk's Mound has revealed evidence of a large building — perhaps a temple or the residence of the paramount chief — that could be seen throughout the city. This building was about 105 feet (32 m) long and 48 feet (15 m) wide, and could have been as much as 50 feet (15 m) high.

The east and northwest sides of Monk's Mound were twice excavated in August 2007 in conjunction with efforts to prevent erosion

From <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahokia_Mounds_State_Historic_Site">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahokia_Mounds_State_Historic_Site</a>
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