The Plains Village Tradition refers to a cultural period in North America that emerged around 1000 CE and lasted until approximately 1500 CE. This tradition is characterized by the establishment of semi-permanent villages primarily in the Great Plains region, where communities relied on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of crops like maize, beans, and squash. People of the Plains Village Tradition built earthlodges for shelter and developed complex social structures. They engaged in trade with neighboring groups and created pottery and other artifacts that reflect their daily lives and beliefs. This tradition laid the groundwork for later Indigenous cultures in the region.