Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
Landscape Monuments of the Ancient Ohio Valley
$56.93
- Hardcover
232 pages
- Release Date
12 May 2026
Summary
Experience 8 sacred earthworks of the ancient Hopewell culture with this breathtaking book featuring 250+ images and fascinating insights on Native American history.
Between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago, Native American communities built monumental earthen enclosure complexes in Ohio. They are the largest geometrically shaped earthworks in the world. Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks is a gorgeous tribute to eight of these architectural masterpieces, featuring more than 250 images …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781588348128 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1588348121 |
| Author: | John E. Hancock, Marti L. Chaatsmith, Bret J. Ruby, Bradley T. Lepper |
| Publisher: | Smithsonian Books |
| Imprint: | Smithsonian Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 279mm |
John E. Hancock
JOHN E. HANCOCK
John E. Hancock is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Cincinnati, where he taught architectural history, theory, and design for four decades. In collaboration with the Ohio History Connection and the US National Park Service, he served as a principal author and photographer, and designer of the UNESCO World Heritage List nomination dossier for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks.
MARTI L. CHAATSMITH
Marti L. Chaatsmith (Comanche/Choctaw) is Associate Director of the Newark Earthworks Center at The Ohio State University at Newark.
BRADLEY T. LEPPER
Bradley T. Lepper is the Senior Archaeologist for the Ohio History Connection’s World Heritage Program.
BRET J. RUBY
Bret J. Ruby is a professional archaeologist recently retired from the National Park Service and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
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