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Aboriginal American Ceremonial Mound at “Oakville Alabama”

The platform Mound

The large four sided platform mound on location is reported to be 2000 years old and the largest of its type in the Alibamu Territory. When first approaching this large monumental architecture, I estimated its current height at about 25 to 28 feet which later proved to be fairly accurate. The marker near the adjoining side of the mound confirmed. I way under estimated the topside surface area though. We did see for ourselves and for documentation purposes that this mound was not constructed with terraces like other mounds we observed in the Moroccan Empire, i.e. Emerald Mound Mississippian Territory.

While observing plant life at the base of the mound, potentially some wild lettuce, floral ground cover of white to reddish purple, and variants of plants we've grown familiar with further south, I removed my shoes and proceeded to walk upwards over soft grass and abundant clovers to the higher surface level. I was astounded at the significant surface area atop. There was plenty of space for gathering, and even planting vegetation. I didn't notice any post holes to signify early domicile construction. The sun beamed gloriously in the cloudless clear, blue sky and I was compelled to pause momentarily and give thanks. I envisioned Moors from far and wide gathered here to share, acknowledge and appreciate each other in peace.

I walked to the edge of the elevated surface and gazed at the tall dark and light green shrubs growing densely in the foreground, just before the treeline in the background starting to form a shady hammock. I contemplated the diversity of plant life, its strength and abundance, then walked slowly down to the surface level to circumnavigate the Aboriginal Mound while capturing images from multiple viewpoints. Empress Lillie and I encourage all Moorish Americans to document Aboriginal Monuments where they domicile and travel, as these monuments are both lawful and legal evidence of civilization prior to the colonist “CORPORATE POLICIES”.

The Aboriginal, Indigenous People of the territory were known for their artistry utilizing natural minerals like copper and galena. Copper is found in nature in its metallic state and is a good conductor. It is mined in the “Alabama Territory” and also valued for healing and ornamental uses. Nearly 200 known minerals to include pyrite (which at times contains traces of gold and silver), gold ore and precious stones are sourced from the territory. Galena is composed of primarily lead, sulfur and silver and is found in limestone, dolomite, chert and coal deposits. Galena is mined primarily for its lead and also its silver. It is documented that its silver content often out values its lead content and is also considered an ore of silver. Copper is said to be found in and near galena.

The cool, muddy waters of Flint Creek flow slowly and consistently through the forest shade of cypress, sweet gum and oak trees near the mound site. It will eventually coalesce with the Tennessee River deeming it an important trade route. It should be noted that the 42-foot Aboriginal Mound at “Florence, Alabama” is along the Tennessee River and relatively close.

Upon leaving the mound at “Oakville” we traveled just a short distance to see the Jesse Owens Memorial Park. It was about an hour before sunset and the museum was closed; however, we were still able to walk the site and see the statue in Jesse's honor, the cabin, and baseball field and read the available signage. He was born and raised at the territory in close proximity to the Aboriginal Mound. I wondered if Jesse ever set foot on the Aboriginal Mound. I wondered how much this powerful man knew of his Bloodrights, Status and Pedigree. Peace.