High Bank Works
High Bank Earthworks
Hopewell Middle Woodland 100–400 CE·Hopewell tradition·🇺🇸 Ohio, United States
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About High Bank Works
Paired circle-and-octagon Hopewell enclosure: 13 ha with 320 m circle conjoined to regular octagon, proving Hopewell metrology (same unit at Newark).
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Why it mattersArchaeological landmark for Hopewell tradition in Ohio; type-site demonstrating astronomical ceremonial enclosure and regional exchange.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and chronology of High Bank Works within Hopewell Middle Woodland 100–400 CE
- 02Relationship to neighboring polities
Theories
- 01Hopewell tradition ceremonial center for astronomical ceremonial enclosure
- 02Regional capital controlling trade and tribute network
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.100–400 CE
- Period
- Hopewell Middle Woodland 100–400 CE
- Culture
- Hopewell tradition
- Purpose
- Astronomical ceremonial enclosure
- Rediscovered
- 1846 Squier & Davis
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.100–400 CE
High Bank Works construction phase
20th century
Modern excavations
On the ground
Structures & features
39.2975° N · 82.9158° W · 205 m · 2 mapped features
High Bank Works central feature
featureMain architectural feature
39.2975° N · 82.9158° WHigh Bank Works secondary sector
sectorSecondary sector
39.2985° N · 82.9148° W
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