Traveler's Guide to Ancient Ohio (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Ohio University Press, Athens, 2026
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Paperback. Featuring the Hopewell Ceremonial EarthworksTravelers Guide to Ancient Ohio is a compact, richly illustrated, and in-depth travel guide to the Indigenous earthwork wonders of southern Ohio-some of the most extraordinary ancient monuments in North America. Featuring the eight newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage sites, this is the first publication to present these places from a travelers perspective, offering deeply informative site descriptions alongside curated routes to historical, scenic, and natural treasures across the region.Southern Ohios landscape is layered with millennia of human history. At its heart are the monumental Adena and Hopewell earthworks-vast ceremonial constructions that reflect the ingenuity and spiritual life of ancient Indigenous cultures. This guide helps readers understand these sites as rewarding architectural experiences, enriched by archaeological, historical, and Indigenous knowledge gathered over three decades of collaborative work.Organized into eight scenic driving routes-including the World Heritage Route and seven tributary paths-the book connects earthworks with nearby historic towns, nature preserves, waterways, and cultural landmarks. Each route emphasizes two-lane roads and includes road-tested site addresses, with links to local tourism resources for updated travel information.Introductory sections provide essential context on regional geography, Indigenous cultures, archaeological terminology, and travel logistics. The guides focus on on-site appreciation is rare among existing resources, making it invaluable for both pre-visit planning and on-the-ground exploration.Detailed route and trail descriptions are coordinated with all-new maps, plans, and photographs. The book links to multimedia assets, including animated flyovers that help visualize the earthworks and interview excerpts that deepen interpretive storytelling through Indigenous and interdisciplinary voices.For first-time visitors and seasoned explorers, Travelers Guide to Ancient Ohio offers a fresh, immersive way to experience the regions ancient wonders and the landscapes that continue to tell their story. This guide to southern and central Ohio highlights the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks and other historic sites, offering routes, context, and insights into the regions Indigenous and early settlement history-perfect for trip planning or general learning. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Traveler's Guide to Ancient Ohio (Paperback)
- Author
- John E. Hancock
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press, Athens
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0821426923
- ISBN 13
- 9780821426920
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About the Author
Since 2006, Glenna J. Wallace has served as Chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma—one of three federally recognized tribes descended from the Shawnee people who lived in southern Ohio before European settlement. With a long career as an educator, she was an inspiring advocate and eloquent contributor to the earthworks' World Heritage inscription process.
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