Newark Earthworks - Newark, Ohio - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

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"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. Over the years, the growth of the city of Newark destroyed many of the Newark Earthworks, but three major segments survived because of the efforts of interested local citizens:

Great Circle Earthworks: Formerly known as Moundbuilders State Memorial, the Great Circle Earthworks is nearly 1,200 feet in diameter and was likely used as a vast ceremonial center by its builders. The 8 feet (2.4 m) high walls surround a 5 feet (1.5 m) deep moat, except at the entrance where the dimensions are even greater and more impressive."

Street address: Newark Earthworks 455 Hebron Rd. Heath, Ohio US 43056 County / Borough / Parish: Licking Year listed: 1966 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Information Potential Prehistoric Hopewell Periods of significance: 499-0 BC, 499-0 AD Historic function: Funerary,Religion Ceremonial Site, Graves/Burials Current function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture Museum, Outdoor Recreation, Park Privately owned?: no Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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