The Newark Earthworks are the largest set of geometric enclosures and mounds in the world. The work of the Hopewell people who lived in Ohio circa A.D. 1- 400, these geometric earthworks covered nearly five square miles, using more than seven million cubic feet of earth. Why did the Hopewell build such monumental works? Were they prehistoric forts or ancient American cathedrals?
Join presenter Brad Lepper, Senior Archaeologist for the Ohio History Connection’s World Heritage Program, soon after his return from the World Heritage Extended Committee meeting in Saudi Arabia!
The Newark Earthworks are part of Ohio’s first World Heritage site (and so close to Upper Arlington!). The site is one of seven Ohio sites in a serial nomination of Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. In addition to Newark Earthworks, the sites are Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve and five sites that make up Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe.”
A special Newark Earthworks Open House event is scheduled for Sunday, October 15 when you can visit these sites with full access!
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