Some archaeologists believe that it served as a social barrier. But likely it was also built for defense. Who the Cahokians ’ enemies may have been, however, is a mystery.
Kaut arī daži arheologi uzskata, ka žogs bija barjera, kas nošķīra dažādas pilsētas daļas, tas droši vien bija domāts arī pilsētas aizsardzībai.