The Octagon Earthworks is one of eight Ohio locations that make up Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The eight locations are managed by the National Park Service and ...

The Trump administration announced the U.S. will withdraw from UNESCO, which in 2023 added Newark's Octagon Earthworks to its World Heritage List.

I have been a big fan of the Earthworks since I arrived on the scene some 30 years ago. When I taught history, I always began with prehistoric Ohio to make the students aware of what a marvelous ...

"You will discover -- gigantic geometric complexes and straight roadways covering many miles -- perfect moonrise alignments over Newark, Ohio's precise circle and octagon earthworks -- elaborate ...

Event description Join us for an evening to learn and celebrate Ohio’s rich history with fellow Buckeyes. Learn about the ancient Hopewell culture at the Newark Earthworks, Ohio’s only UNESCO World ...

Ohio and the Beginning of North American archaeology -- Mortuary mounds and artifacts -- Expanding research interests in earthworks and ceremonial centers -- Ohio Hopewell constructed landscapes and ...