This is your guide with photos of the mounds at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana with the hidden mounds included

This is your guide with photos of the mounds at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana with the hidden mounds included

Discover five sacred Native American sites in Indiana that are perfect for a day of exploring. Check out why these places have been preserved.

Adena or Beaker People Henge in England. A "henge" is defined by a circular earthwork with an outer wall and interior ditch that is usually breached by a gateway that is aligned to a solar event. A 2500 year old earthwork called a henge that was an earthen temple dedicated to the Sun god has been located in Chillicothe, Ohio. Archaeologist at the Hopewell Culture National Park in Chillicothe were clueless of its existence, despite being literally in their back yard. APK Penghasil Uang The henge in Chillicothe appears to be the standard size of this type that is 210 feet in diameter and 660 feet in circumference. The surrounding ditch would have been 30 feet wide. The best preserved of these henge types is at Mounds State Park. This is the henge located at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana. The henge at Chillicothe, Ohio is the same size. Note the burial mound in the center of the middle platform. At Mounds State Park this henge aligned with the adjoining works to align to the Summer and Winter Solstices. It was later destroyed by Indiana University archaeologists who were completely ignorant to its importance as a solar marker. Aerial photo of the Adena Sun Temple Henge in Chillicothe, Ohio. It appears to be aligned to the Summer Solstice sunrise. Also note, the dot in the middle of the central platform shows that a burial mound was in the center. Another Henge was opposite this one, but is only faintly visible. What appears to be a sacred via is also visible extending from the north portion of the gateway to the henge. Another Adena henge group is located in Cambridge City Indiana. It, like the Adena henge in Chillicothe, Ohio has been plowed for many years. This henge is the same size as Anderson and presumably Chillicothe. Despite being plowed for years the Cambridge City, Indiana Adena henge is still visible in this field. It is presumed that the Adena Henge in Chllicothe will look very similar to this.

This is your guide with photos of the mounds at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana with the hidden mounds included

Love exploring new places, but hate large crowds? Check out these stunning alternatives in Indiana that will offer you more privacy.

Mounds State Park, as you might guess, is named because there are a series of mounds there. These mounds are found throughout the United States, and really in various places in the world. At Mounds…

The last stop makes the entire trip worthwhile!

This is your guide with photos of the mounds at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana with the hidden mounds included

This is your guide with photos of the mounds at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana with the hidden mounds included

This is your guide with photos of the mounds at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana with the hidden mounds included

Astrological alignments at Mounds State Park and the Links with Biblical Giant tribe of Amorites

Giant skeletons are found in an underground tomb at Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana

This is your guide with photos of the mounds at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana with the hidden mounds included

This is your guide with photos of the mounds at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana with the hidden mounds included

Ancient Nordic (European Skulls) discovered at Mounds State Park In Anderson, Indiana

Photographs of ALL of the earthworks at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana.

Ancient Indiana Tourism These are the top ten Indian mounds and earthworks that can still be visited in Indiana that were constructed by the Allegewi (Adena) and Hopewell (a confederation of Sioux, Iroquois Cherokee and Allegewi). Some of the mound sites in Northern Indiana could date as early as 1500 B.C. The mounds and earthworks in the central and southern part of Indiana were constructed from 500 B.C. - 500 A.D. There are close to 100 burial mound and earthworks sites that can still survive in Indiana, of these only 2 are recognized as "Historic Sites."One of which is, Mounds State Park that continues to be excavated and destroyed by university archaeologist. If you're a tourist in Indiana, all of these sites are in jeopardy of being destroyed. 1. Number One Ancient Tourist Attraction in Indiana. Mounds State Park, Henge Complex in Anderson Indiana The burial mound in the center platform of the large henge marked the solstices for 2000 years before being destroyed by Indiana University archaeologists. A charge of a few dollars is required to enter Mounds State Park, but the tour of the mounds and earthworks is worth the price. Mounds State Park, despite the destruction by Indiana University archaeologists is one of the best preserved henge sites in the Ohio Valley. Mounds State Park, does not have all of the mounds and earthworks sites listed on their map. Discover the "lost" earthworks with "The Nephilim Chronicles: A Travel Guide to the Ancient Ruins in the Ohio Valley." Largest Henge of the southern group at Mounds State Park. The undulations in the outer wall are symbolic of the serpent wrapped around the central circle that was symbolic of the sun. The earthwork complex was a combination of solar and Earth Mother worship. Before touring Mounds State Park, learning of the symbolism of the ancient earthworks and how they were dedicated to the Sun god and the Earth Mother will enhance your visit. Find out the directions to Mounds State Parks "Lost Henge" This is the site, park officials don't want you to know about. 2. Serpent Mound near Holton, Indiana Many people have toured to the famous serpent mound in Ohio, but did you know that Indiana has a serpent mound just as large? Above, an identical serpent mound as that in Indiana was mapped in Warren County, Ohio. If you are touring southeast Indiana, the serpent mound located near Holton, Indiana is a must see! Indiana's Serpent Mound undulated back and forth like the previous diagram. Despite the tens of thousands of people that visit Ohio Serpent mound, Indiana does not even recognize this ancient treasure as an historic spot. 3. Henge Complex near New Castle, Indiana Traveling to Indianapolis? This historic site is an hour's drive. This ancient tourist treasure is not recognized as a historic site in Indiana, despite being constructed over 2000 years ago. The photo is a burial mound (#1 on map) in the distance and a the outer wall of thesmall henge ( #2 on map). This historic treasure has had a lot of damage done by Ball State University archaeologists, who have obliterated mound Number "1. A solar alignment of the mounds occurs every equinox. City officials have moved to not allow University archaeologist to continue to destroy this potential, popular tourist attraction. 4. Iroquois, Horseshoe Shaped Fort, Near Fort Wayne The wall of the Iroquois Fort can still be seen near Fort Wayne, Indiana. If you are a tourist in Fort Wayne, this site has not been opened to the public, yet. Three of these horseshoe shaped fort were constructed by the early Iroquois along the Maumee from Fort Wayne to Toledo. One of Indiana's few Native American historic sites is not recognized, nor deemed worth saving. 5. An Iroquois Circular fort near Ashley, Indiana A circular Iroquois fortification is located near Ashley, Indiana. This potential tourist attraction is also not recognized by the State. This ancient site is on private property but could be opened as a tourist attraction in the future. 6. Henge Complex near Cambridge City, Indiana Henge complex at Cambridge City, Indiana. The northern Henge was aligned to the summer solstice sunrise with the lower aligned to the equinox sunrise. One of Indiana's best historical sites. If you are looking for things to do Indianapolis, this site is only an hour away, but has not been opened to the public, yet. This Adena Henge constructed in 200 B.C. is the same size as the one in Anderson, Indiana. It is currently being plowed and slowly over time, destroyed. 7. Large Henge in Strawtown, Indiana HengeHenge, near Strawtown was constructed by the ancient Hopewell Confederacy. This henge was constructed by the Oto Sioux Indians about 2000 year ago. 8. HengeHenge, near Yorktown, Indiana Henge near Yorktown, Indiana on private land. The Henge site at Yorktown, Mounds State Park, New Castle and Cambridge City are all about 20 miles apart. 9. Subterranean Oval Stone enclosure near LaFountain, Indiana The purpose of this stone subterranean enclosure remains a mystery. It is located near the 1812 Mississenewa Battle Ground, but is much older than the short Miami Indian occupation of northern Indiana. A sacred stone bowl with a natural spring that flows into it along the Mississenwa River. This site is on public land near the subterranean stone work. 10. Winchester, Indiana Earthwork Winchester, Indiana work that measured 1320 X 1080 feet. Only a few remnants still exist of this possible tourist attraction. All sites are listed here along with another 75 in Indiana and a total of 222 burial mounds and earthworks in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan

Mounds State Park located in Anderson, Indiana features ten Indian mounds from the Adena - Hopewell culture.

You won't believe just how relaxing the rolling emerald hills here are.

Sharing some green with you today from Indiana last summer, specifically from Mounds State Park in Anderson. The Mounds Mounds State Park is named for mounds of earth built around 160 BCE by a culture known as the Adena-Hopewell, famous for pottery and mad mound-building skills. Actuall

Six giant skeletons nine feet in length are discovered near Mounds State Park, in Anderson, Indiana

The solar alignments of the Solstices and the Equinoxes are mapped at Mounds State Park

Mounds State Park is close to Indianapolis and provides great family hiking, camping and even a pool during the summer. Find out more in this family guide.

Photographs of ALL of the earthworks at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana.

Rare Photograph of the Ceremonial Cave Entrance at Mounds State Park Photograph of the cave entrance at the bottom of the bluff on the White River. Several historical accounts described the cave as possible extending to the earthwork complex above. Take a photographic tour of the the earthworks at Mounds State Park www.nephilimgiants.net : One of the Best Prehistoric Sites to Visit in the Ohio Valley at Mounds State Park, Anderson, Indiana Map showing the entrance to the cave at the bottom of the bluff along with one of several of the natural springs. History of Madison County, Indiana, 1880 Above the spring represented in Plate E, and below the upper edge of the bluff, there are visible evidence of what appears to have been a subterranean passage communicating with the circular works A. It is said to have been, at one time, explored for a distance of sixty feet, where a round chamber, twelve feet in diameter, was reached. Beyond this the passage was closed, or nearly so, rendering a more extended exploration impracticable. The spring is situated at the cave entrance. The high level of iron oxides has stained the stones a deep red color. Red ochre was symbolic of the menses and regenerating powers of Mother Earth. Serpentine stone mound situated adjacent to the entrance to the cave entrance. The serpent was the symbolic consort of the Earth Mother.

Photographs of ALL of the earthworks at Mounds State Park in Anderson Indiana.