Step into a full-size replica of an earth lodge, a traditional circular dwelling that was the center of life for the Pawnee people on the Great Plains in the 19th century. Settlements of up to 50 of these structures would form a community of nearby families on the prairies of what is now Nebraska. The dwelling’s round, domed shape symbolizes the belief that the stars and planets represented celestial beings. Look up for a peek at a few of the constellations the Pawnee most revered.
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