Over 50 years after excavation began at Meadowcroft rockshelter, it still ranks among the most remarkable sites of early human habitation in the Americas: an interview with archaeologist James Adovasio.
MOUNDSVILLE, WV (WVNS) — Not all destinations in West Virginia lie above the surface. So what interesting secrets are hiding beneath the ground? Moundsville, West Virginia is home to a piece of centuries old history. According to the West Virginia Encyclopedia, standing at 62 feet tall and 240 feet in diameter, the Grave Creek Mound […]
The Adena Culture emerged in the Ohio River Valley sometime between 1400 and 800 BC, and persisted until around 300 AD. Adena raised earthen mounds ranging from just a few inches to nearly 70 feet high (21 meters). Within the mounds, the honored dead were buried in sub-mound pits, log tombs, and occasionally elaborate timber structures. The human remains from the mounds were frequently found with artifacts, including copper bracelets, beads, and gorgets, as well shell, flint, and slate objects.