Most reviewed Ancient Ruins in Ohio

  1. 4.5 Serpent Mound (260 reviews)
    - Worth the Trip
    Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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    Nominated as a World Heritage Site, Serpent Mound is a prehistoric effigy mound that was constructed by Native Americans at least 900 years ago, possibly much earlier. The earthwork depicts a serpentine form, 1,348 feet long, and represents the pinnacle of a flourishing ancient culture. Visitors can walk around the Serpent earthwork, and view three other ancient burial mounds. A museum, open seasonally, contains examples of ancient Native American tools, interpretive information, and an orientation video. The gift shop features authentic Native American made items, local artwork, archaeology books, and many fun gifts for children. See more..
  2. 4.5 Fort Ancient State Memorial (73 reviews)
    - Native American Burial Mounds
    Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins
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    Historic site featuring 2000-year-old walls built by hand as a calendar system by Native American peoples. See more..
  3. 4.5 Great Circle Earthworks (51 reviews)
    - Special Meaning Ahead of its Time
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    Spanning almost a quarter of a mile, this round earthworks was an amazing construction feat 2,000 years ago. See more..
  4. 4.5 Mound City (33 reviews)
    - Just a great Covid break
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    The 13 acres of this Hopewell site contain 23 ceremonial mounds. See more..
  5. 4.0 Octagon State Memorial (14 reviews)
    - Awe Inspiring Ancient Earthworks
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    The mystery and beauty of this well-preserved earthworks is upset by the golf course surrounding it. See more..
  6. 3.5 Great Hopewell Road (3 reviews)
    - Incredible story of the indigenous Hopewell peoples World Heritage site pending.
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    The Hopewell Native American tribe built this road, surrounded by earthen mound formations. See more..
  7. 3.0 Wright State Memorial (1 review)
    - Remains of a part of the mounds
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    A complex of earthen mounds used by the Hopewell Native Americans for religious ceremonies. See more..

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