Benham Mound, Archaeological site in Amberley Village, Ohio, United States.
Benham Mound is an earthen mound about 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall located in Amberley Village near a small creek. The mound spans roughly 200 feet (60 meters) around its base and sits on approximately one acre of land where archaeologists have worked over time.
The mound was built by people of the Hopewell tradition hundreds of years ago as an earthwork structure. It received designation on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, recognizing its importance to American history.
The mound reflects the skills and practices of the people who built it, as shown through the tools and materials discovered there. Visitors can learn about how ancient Ohio inhabitants worked and organized their societies by examining what archaeologists found.
The site is freely accessible and located in a residential area, so respectful behavior is important when visiting. It helps to learn the exact location beforehand, as the mound is not immediately obvious from the road.
Excavations in the late 1800s uncovered rare materials like mica that do not occur locally, suggesting long-distance trade connections. These discoveries show that the builders had far-reaching ties to other regions.
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