Why Did People Create the Great Serpent Mound?
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We investigate the stratigraphic layers and archaeological artifacts associated with the site to refine its timeline.
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Introduction
The Great Serpent Mound in Ohio is a 1,348-foot-long effigy mound depicting a massive snake with a coiled tail. While its exact date and builders are still debated, its astronomical alignments with the solstices and lunar cycles suggest it served a major ceremonial and calendrical function. It remains one of the most significant examples of prehistoric earthwork in the world.
We investigate the stratigraphic layers and archaeological artifacts associated with the site to refine its timeline.
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