Nanih Waiya

Nanih Waiya is an ancient platform mound in southern , Mississippi, constructed by Indigenous people during the Middle Woodland period, about 300 to 600 CE.
  • Access is restricted and requires permission.
  • Archaeological site
  • …lies at an elevation of 420 feet (128 metres)
  • Description: cultural property and archaeological site in Mississippi, USA
  • Also known as
    “Nanawaiya”
    “Nanawaya”
    “Nanawayah”
    “Nanawya”
    “Naniwaiya Indian Mound”
    “Nanna Warrior”
    “Nanne warrior”
    “Nunih Waiyha”
    “Nunih Waya”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vernon.
Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. is situated 4½ miles north of Nanih Waiya.
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Latitude
32.92146° or 32° 55′ 17″ north
Longitude
-88.94795° or 88° 56′ 53″ west
Open location code
864HW3C2+HR
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID

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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Nanih Waiya” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Nanih Waiya”
  • Spanish: “Nanih Waiya”

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