Mann Site, Archaeological site in Mount Vernon, Indiana, United States
Mann Site is an archaeological site situated on a high river terrace in southwestern Indiana where the Wabash and Ohio rivers meet. The location contains multiple mounds, geometric earthworks, and habitation areas dating from the Middle Woodland period.
The site originated between 100 and 500 CE and reveals connections to Ohio Hopewell peoples as well as the Swift Creek culture from the Georgia Piedmont region. These links point to extensive trade networks and cultural exchanges across considerable distances during the Middle Woodland period.
Archaeological excavations revealed ceramics and artifacts connecting the site to Ohio Hopewell people and the Swift Creek culture of Georgia Piedmont.
The site is located in a rural area accessible by the given coordinates, with the archaeological nature of the location requiring respectful exploration. Visitors should understand that this is a protected place, so exploring the grounds while preserving artifacts and terrain is essential.
Excavations uncovered ceramic vessels with diamond-shaped check patterns that match both Ohio Hopewell sites and southeastern archaeological locations in unexpected ways. This shared decorative language suggests a cohesive artistic understanding existed across these distant regions.
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