The Hopewell Earthworks: Ohio’s Sacred Geometry, Lost Knowledge, and a Curse

In the heart of Ohio lie the Hopewell Earthworks—vast circles, squares, and serpent-shaped mounds built nearly 2,000 years ago. These ancient monuments align with the solstices and lunar cycles so precisely that modern astronomers are stunned.

The Great Serpent Mound, stretching 1,300 feet, seems to swallow the solstice sun. Other Hopewell structures track rare lunar standstills that occur only once every 18.6 years. Archaeologists believe the earthworks served as ritual sites, gathering places, and astronomical observatories.

But alongside wonder came whispers of a curse. Early settlers who disturbed the mounds reported strange illnesses and accidents. Native traditions warned the earthworks carried powerful energy—sacred if respected, dangerous if violated. Over the centuries, farming, looting, and construction destroyed many of the sites, deepening the legends of misfortune.

Today, fragments of the Hopewell Earthworks remain, some preserved as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Yet their full purpose, their power, and the truth behind the curse remain mysteries.

Join The Nocturnal Archives as we explore the sacred geometry, cosmic alignments, and haunting legends of the Hopewell Earthworks.