Discover the ancient history of the Mound House—the oldest standing structure on Fort Myers Beach. Centuries after the indigenous Calusa people elevated this coastal site with a massive shell mound, pioneers made this unique location their home. Learn how ancient engineering helped protect this Southwest Florida landmark from Hurricane Ian's widespread destruction in 2022. Mound House | Decoding Ancient Florida #FortMyersBeach #Calusa #FloridaArchaeology #MoundHouse #HurricaneIan #FloridaHistory #AncientFlorida #LeeCounty Primary credits: Janine Zeitlin: Senior Producer/Host Tanner Jenni: Producer/Video Editor Tom James: Videographer Pamela James: Executive Producer Funding support from the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau.