Naples Mound 8, Archaeological site and National Historic Place in Pike County, Illinois, US
Naples Mound 8 stands as the largest burial mound on the bluff-top in the lower Illinois Valley, covering less than one acre of protected land.
The mound was first documented in 1882 and received recognition through its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in October 1975.
Excavations at Naples Mound 8 revealed human remains, stone arrowheads, and carved smoking pipes, demonstrating the practices of the Havana Hopewell civilization.
The Illinois State Museum maintains and preserves artifacts recovered from Naples Mound 8, providing researchers access to study these archaeological findings.
Scientific investigations in 2001 uncovered burial records indicating the presence of human remains dating back to 91 AD within the mound structure.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 39.69358,-90.64889
Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:03
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