Eli5: why are there no ancient monumental structures in present day US?

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Mexico and Central America have plenty of ancient, monumental structures (e.g., Chichen Itza). But the continental US and Canada do not. Why?

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Aa others have mentioned, [Cahokia Mounds](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cahokia) is the largest. I’d also like to mention:

– [Medicine Wheel](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicine_Wheel/Medicine_Mountain_National_Historic_Landmark)
– [Chaco Canyon](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaco_Culture_National_Historical_Park)
– [Chimney Rock](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimney_Rock_National_Monument)
– [Emerald Mound](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_Mound_and_Village_Site)

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