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National Park Service announces nomination of ancient Ohio earthworks to become America’s next UNESCO World Heritage Site
March 24, 2022 · Source: National Park Service
The National Park Service today announced the nomination of the “Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks” to the World Heritage List. The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks is a group of eight archeological sites in southern Ohio, located within both Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and related properties owned by the State of Ohio and the Ohio History Connection. This nomination will be considered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in the summer of 2023.
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