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by John E. Hancock (Author), Marti L. Chaatsmith (Contribution by), Bradley T. Lepper (Contribution by)
Experience 8 sacred earthworks of the ancient Hopewell culture with this breathtaking book featuring 250+ images and fascinating insights on Native American history.
- Histories of the sites
- 14 maps and more than 250 photographs
- Summaries of the latest archaeological research
- Indigenous perspectives from tribal leaders, scholars, and artists
- Fresh insights on the beauty and brilliance of the earthworks
Fort Ancient, Octagon Earthworks, Great Circle Earthwork, Mound City, Hopewell Mound Group, Hopeton Earthworks, High Bank Works, and Seip Earthworks make up the eight impressive sites. Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks is a worthy celebration of their scale, precision, and artistry, as well as the history and culture behind them.
Author Biography
JOHN E. HANCOCK is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, where he taught architectural history, theory, and design for four decades. In collaboration with the Ohio History Connection and the US National Park Service, he served as a principal author and photographer, and designer of the UNESCO World Heritage List nomination dossier for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. MARTI L. CHAATSMITH (Comanche/Choctaw) is Associate Director of the Newark Earthworks Center at The Ohio State University at Newark. BRADLEY T. LEPPER is the Senior Archaeologist for the Ohio History Connection's World Heritage Program. BRET J. RUBY is a professional archaeologist recently retired from the National Park Service and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
