Emerald Mound is located in Natchez, Mississippi, and stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of indigenous peoples who lived in this area over 700 years ago. Constructed between 1250 and 1600 AD during the Mississippian period, this temple mound served as a ceremonial center for the local population and the principal town of the Natchez Nation before around AD 1500 when the capital was relocated to the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians.

Emerald Mound is uniquely shaped like a pentagon, standing approximately 35 feet tall with a base covering about eight acres. Constructed using layers of earth and possibly completed over several generations, this mound has been preserved by the National Park Service as a significant archaeological site representing the Mississippian culture period. Its also the third largest temple mound in the United States, surpassed only by Monks Mound at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and the Great Temple Mound at Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site.

Visitors to Emerald Mound are treated to a glimpse into the past and can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of such mounds. The site remains an important area for archaeologists and researchers studying Native American cultures, as well as a popular tourist destination today.