Indians, Archaeologists Worry About Sale Of Sacred Site

Who wants to buy a native Indian mound for $200,000?The South Florida Museum, which has placed the mound on sale, didn't have any interested parties yet Friday, officials said.But the fact that the 1-acre site is for sale has generated a great deal of interest from the American Indian Movement in Florida and a state archaeological group.They're extremely alarmed that the Pillsbury Temple Mound will be neglected - or desecrated.Already, at least one developer has inquired whether any structure can be built on the land. He has proposed a housing development surrounding the mound.The mound, near DeSoto National Memorial, is one of the last few remaining in the area.

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