Serpent Mound: Ancient America | Native American history Adena, Hopewell, & Fort Ancient Cultures |

The Serpent Mound in Peebles, Ohio is near Chillicothe, Ohio, a very active location in prehistoric America. Native American cultures built mounds for centuries. The Serpent Mound is about 400 yards (uncoiled). A common interpretation is that the Serpent is eating an egg. The serpent's head points to the Summer Solstice sunrise. It is possible that the coils point to the Summer Solstice sunrise, the Winter Solstice sunrise, and the Fall (Autumnal) Equinox and Spring (Vernal) Equinox. Three major cultural groups likely used this site, including the Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient cultures. The Shawnee and Miami nations are local to Ohio. Archaeologists have radiocarbon dates for the site going back to the 4th century BC. This would mean that the Adena culture originally built the mound, but later cultures modified, added to, renovated, and rebuilt it. Serpent Mound is one of the great archaeological and historical treasures of America. A short film by Jeffrey Meyer. Music Credit: Mayan Ritual by Jimena Contreras