It just so happens that I live within walking distance of two large prehistoric sites. These sites have been fairly well preserved, while the surrounding sites have pretty much been destroyed by modern development by the white man.
It is a shame that they have paved over an area so rich in historical/spiritual energy, culture, artifacts and incredible earthworks.
I often wonder how much the development has tainted this energy and if perhaps that energy has been polluted as much as the landscape around it.
I live in a state that is home to over 600 sacred sites, with two of the largest ones being within a few minute walk from my home. To save time i have briefly editted the wiki entry to list some of the most prominent sites.
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Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: A group of 23 earthen mounds built by the Hopewell culture, 200 BC to AD 500.
Adena Conical Burial Mound: AKA Campbell Mound State Memorial. 20 feet high - 100 feet in diameter.
Moundbuilders Earthworks: This site covers most of Newark. Two main areas have been preserved. One area is at the park where you will find an embankment that is 1,200 feet in diameter with earthen walls from 8 to 14 feet high enclosing a 26 acre area. The other more impressive site (Octagon Earthworks) has a golf course located in it with some efforts of preservation, there is an observation stand. Hopewell Indians (100 BC-AD 500)
Wright Earthworks: The earthwork remnants. Hopewell Indians (100 BC-AD 500}
Serpant Mound State Memorial: A serpentine effigy mound built by Adena Indians, approx. 20 feet wide and nearly 0.25 miles long. The effigy represents an uncoiling serpent. Quite an impressive sight. The museum houses artifacts, pottery, implements and models depicting the construction of the Mound. Adena (800 BC-AD 100)
SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park: 800-year-old village built by the Fort Ancient Indians.
Flint Ridge State Memorial: Flint Ridge is a restored prehistoric quarry pit with a museum that explains both the digging and shaping of flint. It is a site well worth the visit. There is a flint knap-in (teaching, exhibiting flint knapping, swap flint) every Labor Day week end. At the other end of the park there is a camping area that has a fossil swap the same week end.
Fort Ancient: 18,000 feet of earthen walls built 2,000 years ago. There is 9,000 sq. foot museum, focusing on 15,000 years of the history of early man in the Ohio Valley.
Miamisburg Mound: Miamisburg Mound is the largest conical burial mound in the state of Ohio and possibly in the eastern U. S., constructed by the Adena Indians (800 BC - AD 100) on a 100-foot-high bluff, the mound measures 877 feet in circumference. Originally more than 70 feet high.
Inscription Rock: Pictographs by 17th century Erie Indians. Birds, animals humans, AD 1200 and 1600.
Leo Petroglyph State Memorial: Fort Ancient Indians, AD 1000 and 1650.
These sacred sites have endured much over time and have diminished more since the white settlers showed up in The Ohio Valley, than any other time in history. One of the biggest enemies of these sites has been the invention of the cast-steel plow. Property owners have ignored the importance of the remnants of early man and have plowed over burial sites, mounds and artifacts without concern. The most common way of discovering artifacts today, is during the plowing of fields (field finds). This lack of care or respect for these monuments reflects badly on current inhabitants. One needs to reflect on todayβs burial practices and how their remains may be treated in the future
I'm really interested in the experiences that people have had with DMT at these type of sacred sites. More specifically ones that are found within the confines of the city. The one thing that kind of bothers me is the disrespect that has been given to these earthworks in my home town and across the state. The ones that remain are fairly well preserved and i have spent hundreds of hours of my life appreciating them. I really want to attempt to harness any remaining energy from the sites and see where it takes me, but i have a slight hesitation due to the reasons i have stated above. I could easily travel there under the blanket of darkness/silence and meditate for a while before blasting off. I'm looking for input from my fellow travelers as to the nature of their similar experiences.
I was highly motivated by the mayan wonders forum and ICEHOUSE's journey to TIKal. Beautiful pictures, and clearly a life changing experience! This really got me thinking about the energy of these mounds and the possibilities of DMTravel within the confines of these sacred places!
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