jun 4, 1070 - Great Serpent mount
Description:
1070 CEEarthwork/effigy mound
Adams County, Southern Ohio
The head of the serpent aligns with the summer solstice sunset, and the tail points to the winter solstice sunrise. This mound could have been used to mark time or seasons, perhaps indicating when to plant or harvest.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 4, 1070
Now
~ 956 years ago