Hopewell Ceremonial Earth Building
World Heritage
United States of America
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The site consists of eight massive earthen structures located along a tributary of the middle Ohio River dating from 1600-2000. They are the most representative surviving representation of the indigenous tradition now known as the Hopewell culture. Their precise geometric figures and large, neatly-formed tops reflect their scale and complexity. They are aligned with the solar cycle and the more complex lunar cycle. These earthen buildings were ritual centers, and exquisite ritual objects made of rare materials obtained from afar have been unearthed.
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