1. Hopewell Ceremonial Enclosures: Construction, Function, and
The Hopewell burials are rich in ceremony and culture, features that have survived the test of time. ... Function The function of geometric earthworks has been theorized since the first settlers laid eyes on them. ... The Great Hopewell Road is perceived to run through the earthworks in a "series of parallel walls that connect the enclosures in an intricate pattern" (Lepper 1996). ... While there is no oral tradition related to the Hopewell, it is clear that the Hopewell geometric earthworks served the ceremonial purposes for burial ritual. While it is not known if the geometric patte...
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