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Relics of the Mound Builders in Ohio Fortifications and Realms
The article surveys defensive and sacred enclosures built by the Mound Builders in Ohio, detailing earthworks, ditches, and gates, and discusses theories on their origin, society, and possible religious practices. It cites Graham and Lyell, notes copper and stone implements, and suggests a complex, warlike, and religious culture with extensive labor and possible human sacrifice.
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Alligator Mound
Licking County
Newark
A. A. Graham
Ohio Valley
Dr. Foster
Chas. Lyell
Mississippi
Dowler
Cr. C. Abbott
Trenton
New Jersey
Ft. Ancient
Miama
Florian Glanque
Charles Metz
Babylon
Ninevah
Egypt
American
North America
Mexico
Ignatius Donnelly
Ferdinad DeSoto
Mississippi River
Tampa Bay
Kansas
Newberry
Mississippi Valley
Ohio
Upper Lake
Lake Superior