Archaeologists discover remains of 'bustling' Native American city in East St. Louis

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Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a huge Native American city in East St. Louis, Illinois.

During a dig at the site of the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge, the Illinois State Archaeological Survey team found pottery fragments, arrows, stone tools, and other remains that suggest the area was much more populated than was previously believed.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.