Aztalan State Park is home to the remnants of an ancient Mississippian culture settlement, dating back to around 1000-1300 AD. As you hike through the park, you'll find earthen pyramidal mounds, stockades, and other structures that were part of a fortified village. The inhabitants of Aztalan were part of a broader Mississippian culture, known for its mound-building and complex societies. These people were agriculturalists, cultivating crops like corn, beans, and squash. The park has several short trails that take you through and around these historic sites, offering you a chance to explore the landscape that was once a thriving community. Interpretive signs along the trails provide insights into the history and significance of the mounds and the people who built them.