This easy walking trail will lead you past part
of an earthworks built nearly 2000 years ago by
prehistoric Indians. A series of signs provide a
brief explanation of the earthworks, its purpose,
and the cultures that built it and lived here.
. . . — — Map (db m200459) HM
Each colored square on the map corresponds to a specific interpretavie
station to which you can drive or walk. Each Station provides
information about some aspect of the site.
You are here
Interpretive station
Roadway
Earthen walls . . . — — Map (db m200457) HM
The great gateway, an elevated passageway
bordered by two exceptionally large mounds, joins
the middle fort to the south fort. This gateway,
apparently constructed before the larger north fort,
was the primary entrance to the south fort.
. . . — — Map (db m200458) HM
American Indians who built Fort Ancient used the sun and moon to measure time. By observing the rising location of these celestial objects they knew when to gather together for religious or social events or when to plant crops. They used sunrise . . . — — Map (db m28004) HM
