Serpent Mound — An Icon of Ancient Ohio

Serpent Mound — An Icon of Ancient Ohio

The second presentation in the Archaeological Institute of America Dayton Society's 2024-2025 Lecture Series presented by Dr. Brad Lepper, Senior Archaeologist World Heritage Program, Ohio History Connection

Serpent Mound in Adams County is one of the largest and most spectacular earthen sculptures in the world. The age of the serpent is a subject of much current debate with some archaeologists arguing that it was built by the Adena culture at around 300 B.C.E. and others favoring the Fort Ancient culture at around 1100 C.E. Although much about Serpent Mound still is shrouded in mystery, ancient cave paintings in Missouri may provide a key to unlocking some of its secrets.

This lecture is scheduled to take place in person in the Science Center Auditorium (SC 114) at The University of Dayton.

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Thanks to the Archaeological Institute of America’s Lecture Program and its Dayton Society members this lecture is free and open to the public.

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Serpent Mound — An Icon of Ancient Ohio is taking place at Archaeological Institute of America- Dayton Society, which is located at 300 College Park Dr. in Dayton. Archaeological Institute of America- Dayton Society - The purpose of the AIA Dayton Society is to promote the knowledge and study of, as well as interest in, archaeology and related subjects, and to further the aims and programs of the Archaeological Institute of America.