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Searching for the Great Hopewell Road explores new archaeological
research into the monumental earthworks of the ancient
Ohio Hopewell culture. This one-hour documentary follows
archaeologist Brad Lepper as he examines a variety of
evidence suggesting that American Indians may have built
a straight, sixty-mile roadway between their major ceremonial
centers in Newark and Chillicothe, Ohio.
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The documentary blends interviews,
aerial videography, 3-D animation, archival documents
and artifacts for a compelling look at an American Indian
culture that flourished in Ohio about 2,000 years ago.
The geometric earthworks of the Ohio Hopewell people have
captivated the attention of scholars for over two centuries.
Using a newly discovered survey map, aerial photography,
archival film, fieldwork and oral traditions, Dr. Bradley
Lepper, Curator of Archaeology, Ohio Historical Society,
gathers evidence to support his theory that the Hopewell's
massive geometric earthworks were connected by a set of
parallel walls. |
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Searching for the Great Hopewell Road, originally broadcast
on regional and national public television, explores
several mysteries of Ohio Hopewell culture, including
the exotic materials used to create their beautiful
artifacts, their enigmatic society, and the purpose
of their monumental geometric earthworks.
This award-winning program presents a range of perspectives
from archaeologists, historians and American Indian
leaders who comment on the legacies of the Hopewell
people, the nature and weight of scientific evidence
and the role of oral traditions. Visit Searching for
the Great Hopewell Road's companion website for additional
information about research, interviews and images used
to make the documentary.
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Searching for the Great Hopewell
Road funders
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Ohio Humanities Council |
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The George Gund Foundation
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