Fort Ancient

Fort Ancient refers to a late prehistoric aspect of the upper Mississippi culture, primarily located in southern Ohio and extending into Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. This culture is associated with the Adena people, who lived in villages with circular houses and subsisted through hunting, fishing, and gathering. They utilized tools such as stone hoes, axes, and pipes, and created simple pottery. Evidence of trade with distant groups is seen in their ornaments made of copper, mica, and seashells.12

It is important to note that the misconception that ancient mounds were built by non-Native peoples has been dispelled, with archaeological evidence confirming they were constructed by Native Americans.3