US EditionNetwork of ancient American Indian earthworks in Ohio named as UNESCO World Heritage sites
- The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, a network of ancient American Indian ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage sites list. The earthworks were constructed by American Indians between 2,000 and 1,600 years ago and are known for their enormous scale, geometric precision, and astronomical accuracy encoding all eight lunar standstills over an 18.6-year cycle.
- The inclusion of the earthworks on the heritage list is a significant recognition of the cultural and historical importance of American Indian heritage. Preservationists, indigenous tribes, and the Ohio History Connection have worked for over a decade to achieve this designation, which highlights the commitment, spirituality, and complex architecture of American Indian ancestors.
- The United States now has its 25th site on the World Heritage List, showcasing the country's rich cultural and natural heritage. The designation of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks was supported by various tribes and organizations, including the National Congress of American Indians and the Seneca Nation of New York State.
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Earthworks in Ohio named World Heritage sites
Julie Carr SmythAssociated PressCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A network of ancient American Indian ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio described as “part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory” was added Tuesday to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.Preservationists, led by the Ohio History Connection, and Indigenous tribes, many with ancestral ties to the state, pushed to recognize the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks for their good …
Network of ancient American Indian earthworks in Ohio named as UNESCO World Heritage sites
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A network of ancient American Indian ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio described as “part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory” was added Tuesday to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Preservationists, led by the Ohio History Connection, and indigenous tribes, many with ancestral ties to the state, pushed to recognize the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks for their good condition, distinct style …
Network of ancient American Indian earthworks in Ohio named as UNESCO World Heritage sites
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A network of ancient American Indian ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio described as “part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory” was added Tuesday to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Preservationists, led by the Ohio History Connection, and indigenous tribes, many with ancestral ties to the state, pushed to recognize […]
Network of ancient American Indian earthworks in Ohio named as UNESCO World Heritage sites - Record Herald
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A network of ancient American Indian ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio described as “part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory” was added Tuesday to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Preservationists, led by the Ohio History Connection, and indigenous tribes, many with ancestral ties to the state, pushed to recognize the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks for their good condition, distinct style …
Network of ancient American Indian earthworks in Ohio named to list of UNESCO World Heritage sites
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A network of ancient American Indian ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio described as “part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory” was added Tuesday to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Read more...
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