Posted in Indiana August 06, 2020 by

Mann Hopewell Site Has More Ancient Artifacts Than Anywhere Else In Indiana

Find a slew of ancient artifacts at a historic site in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Once used by Native Americans as a burial site, this place is now an archeological wonder.

There is much to learn from what is found in this field of the past. Keep scrolling for more details.

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The Mann Hopewell Site spans about 500 acres and consists of at least 20 mounds, making it the largest known Native American burial ground in the Hoosier State.
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Situated in southern Indiana, the area was discovered to be a treasure trove of ancient artifacts in 1988 when road construction crews damaged a mound.
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Silver and copper poured from the mound, revealing that it was a burial chamber. The treasure belonged to a people that had lived on the land more than 2,000 years prior.
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One of the workers took some of the silver and was caught. He received jail time for this mistake.
The mounds are believed to have been built between A.D. 100 and 500. It is a goldmine for those looking to find ancient artifacts from this Native American culture and the tribes that once inhabited this land.
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In addition to typical arrowheads and other stone carvings, people have been known to find grizzly bear teeth and obsidian glass. These items suggest that the Native Americans traveled and traded across networks.
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Most of what has been uncovered from these mounds has been put on display at the Indian State Museum and Angel Mounds State Historic Site, also in southern Indiana.
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Uncovering the artifacts of the past helps researchers and scientists learn how people used to live. Through these methods, we may find answers to the questions we have about our world today.
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Where else in Indiana can you explore ancient artifacts? Share your favorite places with us below in the comments.

For more like this, check out these five sacred Native American sites in Indiana that everyone should visit at least once.

Address: Mt Vernon, IN 47620, USA