Great Serpent Mound

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earth
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:Fort_Ancient_culture
gptkb:Adena_culture
gptkb:community_gatherings
gptkb:cultural_exchange
gptkb:mythology
gptkb:educational_programs
gptkb:rituals
heritage conservation
land use practices
local wildlife
natural resources
environmental studies
historical research
cultural preservation efforts
spiritual beliefs
astronomical alignments
archaeological tourism
landscape modification
symbolism in Native American culture
gptkbp:body_shape gptkb:snake
gptkbp:constructed_in ancient Native Americans
gptkbp:construction_started circa 1000 BCE to 300 CE
gptkbp:cultural_heritage important Native American site
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:cemetery
gptkbp:designated_as Ohio Historical Society marker
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Dr._Caleb_Atwater
gptkbp:discovery_year 1848
gptkbp:features geometric patterns
earth and stone construction
alignment with solstices
a circular mound at the head
a coiled tail
seven undulating curves
gptkbp:historical_site designated as a National Historic Landmark
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Serpent Mound
gptkbp:influences cultural studies
tourism in Ohio
modern interpretations of Native American history
gptkbp:land_ownership managed by Arc of Appalachia Preserve System
gptkbp:length 1,348 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Adams_County,_Ohio
gptkbp:preservation_efforts protected site
gptkbp:research archaeological excavations
radiocarbon dating
geophysical surveys
gptkbp:visitors_per_year approximately 20,000
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hopewell_culture
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6