Who Built the Earthworks
Built by People of the Ancient Hopewell Culture Between 100 B. C. and 500 A. D. , This Architectural Wonder of Ancient America Was Part Cathedral, Part...
Built by people of the ancient Hopewell Culture between 100 B.C. and 500 A.D., this architectural wonder of ancient America was part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory. The entire Newark Earthworks originally encompassed more than four square miles.
What are Native American earthworks?
The huge, geometrically shaped earthworks include square or circular enclosures around conical or rectangular mounds, all of which were used for ceremonial or mortuary purposes rather than as village sites.
Can you visit the Newark Earthworks?
Great Circle, Octagon Earthworks, and Wright Earthworks are open all year during daylight hours. … For more information, contact the Newark Earthworks State Memorial at (740) 344-1919 or (800) 600-7178. Before you go, check out
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