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The Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon, Georgia is a national park preserving an area that has been inhabited for over 11,000 years - "from the Ice Age to the Space Age." It centers around several burial mounds and an earth lodge built by the native Mississippian people around 900-950 AD.
The first sight in the main area of the park is the Earth Lodge, a reconstructed council chamber of the Mississippian people that incorporates and protects the original 1,000-year old floor. A circle of seats and the symbolic bird effigy bring to life this building that had both political and spiritual significance. This is the largest of eight earth lodges discovered on the Macon Plateau.
From the Visitor's Center, a path leads past an early English trading post to the Lesser Temple Mound and Great Temple Mound, constructed around 900-950 AD during the Early Mississippian Period. You can climb the Great Temple Mound for a fine view of the city of Macon and the Ocmulgee National Monument.
The mounds were originally topped with rectangular wooden structures, probably for ritual use, and a steep rampway descended from the summit to the plaza below. The purpose of the mounds is not known for certain, but their existence seems to indicate a class of priests and/or chieftains who were greatly honored at their death.
The Lamar Mounds site includes the only known spiral mound in North America. Standing 20 feet tall, the mound was built and used from 1350 till the late 1500s. This mound is accessible during low water levels of the Ocmulgee River on a ranger-lead tour several times a year.
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lovely photos. thanks for this interesting tour.
ReplyDeletethis is my first post for Outdoor Wednesday. And i entered my link first. :)))
Happy Wednesday
Hello Susan, That is real intresting Native American history. We drove by Macon on our way to South Carolin beautiful country out there in Georgia. Thanks for sharing and hosting OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY.....J
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place. It is amazing to see these earthen structures and to imagine a culture so unlike modern day existed here. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Ooohwee it's tooo hot to even look outside LOL.
ReplyDeleteDarlin' will you update the Georgia bloggers list?
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How very cool! I did not know about these! I know of oyster mounds in Edisto but had no idea of earthen mounds in our neighboring state of Georgia! Thanks for sharing this, I would love to see them in person someday!
ReplyDeleteFascinating place and so interesting. I have enjoyed learning about this park and burial mounds. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, I remember visiting the monument when I lived in Georgia.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place! And thanks for this informative post. Wouldn't you love to know what the mounds were really used for? So interesting! I had never heard ofocmulgee state park.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Wow... the things that you learn on some else's blog... thanks for showing me somthing very interesting today! Great pics!
ReplyDeleteInteresting place.
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Thank you for this very interesting tour. It was informative and I enjoyed seeing all the various sights.
ReplyDeleteI've read a very entertaining trilogy by Stephen Lawhead about Mounds/Chairn like these in England so this fascinates me. Thanks for sharing Susan.
ReplyDeleteI remember teaching about the Mound Builders. Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteHope you are well, Susan!
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! There is an Indian Mound in my hometown of Fort Walton Beach...so interesting. Beautiful pictures!!
Miss Bloomers
Awesome job. Love all the pictures.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting place to visit...I've added it to my list. Macon would be about a 3 hour drive, so would be a nice weekend drive.
ReplyDeleteGreat tour and the third picture is especially beautiful. ♥
ReplyDeleteJane T.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI am an archaeology buff so thank you for taking us on this great tour of the ancient mounds in Georgia! I'd love to get there to see them myself someday.
Jean
Susan, hi... this is my first post to Outdoor Wednesday. I'm new to blogging and find it so much fun! I love seeing your table-settings. A beautiful table is a joy. In fact I have the "lettuce leaf" bowls in the slide-show. Thanks for making this opportunity available. Rhonda@MyTwistedRoad.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour. It was very interesting! Have a good week!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun, Susan! You always share such fascinating places with us. I've never seen anything like what you've described today, must be very interesting! Great pics, btw.
ReplyDeleteStop by and say hello sometime!
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Heidi
I never knew of that place. I live near Cahokia, IL. I've been to the Mounds there and climbed to the top of the largest plateau. It's so fascinating what that culture did. Thanks for sharing and hosting.
ReplyDeleteSusan, Sorry but I have just posted the wrong post!!!! Any chance of you deleting it - I must be getting old I think.
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Definitely going to have to visit Ocmulgee National Monument the next time we go to Georgia. What an interesting place. Thank you for the cyber tour!
ReplyDeleteThat's just such pretty country around the temple mound - candy for the eyes :)
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Now this is another place to put on my "to do" list now that I'm living here in Georgia. So many places to see and experience!
ReplyDeleteOh if we only knew for sure. I love historic puzzles like this. Our ancestors lived through some amazing times. If we just had some journals or texts to go by to explain all of it.
ReplyDeleteIt's very interesting especially because it is here in our own country. Thanks for showing us.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty impressive place. Thanks for sharing such an interesting series.
ReplyDeleteI love a bit of history tucked in with some beautiful outdoors scenery. It looks like a truly magical please you have got there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the party, it is my first time to link up.
Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI love Outdoor Wednesday. I have a large yard and a lot of activity in the garden. I would love to visit your part of the country. Maybe someday.
always
Betty
Oh I love places like this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting and happy OD Wednesday.
blessings
barbara jean
Beautiful photos. It's a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteHappy Outdoor Wednesday!
Wow..what a wonderful to see! I like the information you're giving.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! This was the first I had heard of this site. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteBecky K.
Looks like a place of interest ... thanks so much for the virtual tour and happy Outdoor Wednesday ;-)
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I have always wanted to visit that site. One daughter went there on a field trip,but I was teaching myself at that time and couldn't chaperone. I find it very interesting!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this party, it's always so much fun to see everyone's pictures.
This monument is very interesting. I love visiting places like this and learning about it's history. Thanks so much for sharing!
Sharlotte
Ms. Sharlotte's...Southern Reflections
Hello Susan,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tour! I love historical places and learning about their history.
Thank you so much for hosting this party.
~ Tracy
COOL!
ReplyDeleteMid-week Blessings ;-)
Well thank you SO much for hosting such a fun "Garden Party!" Can't wait to go visit everyone's gardens and garden ideas!!
ReplyDeleteVery neat. I had no idea there were mounds in Georgia. We have some here in Ohio that I visited in Elementary School - you just reminded me to take my son to go see them!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! Thank you for sharing and for hosting Outdoor Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteMary Ellen
Susan, what an interesting area. Thank you for sharing these photos and the information about Ocmulgee, and thank you for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, Susan. I've visited several mound sites but not this one.
ReplyDeleteMama Bear
Fascinating Susan. I had no idea about mound sites and haven't heard of Ocmulgee before. Thanks for the tour and for hosting Outdoor Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a site! Thanks for sharing with us.
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Hi Susan, I drive through Macon all of the time when I go visit my daughters in Atlanta..I need to stop and visit this place...thanks for sharing the info.... hugs, Baba
ReplyDeleteThere are some Indian mounds in our county that folks here want to develop - they're on private property, however. I think they're pretty well preserved. My daughter and I would love a day trip - she loves to say Olkumaweeggeee - when she sees the sign - kind of like Mario from the video games.
ReplyDeleteShe knows she's misreading the name - but has great fun with it. Thanks for sharing and hosting this fun party!
Kathy
Love learning about different areas in the country. I've never been there, it's so interesting. I really love anything about Native Americans.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting!! I'm your newest follower
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting! I am very new to this world of blogging (my first week, in fact) so it's great to get the opportunity to 'get out there' in blogland!
ReplyDeleteWhat treasures we have in our National Parks! So full of history and beauty.
ReplyDeleteFascinating pictures! There's a similar place called Pinson Mounds near where I live in Jackson, TN. I took pics there back in the winter, but never got around to doing a post. Maybe I'll go ahead and do an "out of season" tour for your readers. Thank you for hosting! Sorry I arrived so late at the party!
ReplyDeleteBill
Makes you wonder why they call USA the New World when you have sites like these dotted around! Thanks for hosting OW, it's one of my favourite ports of call in blogland.
ReplyDeleteThat was really cool Susan! Happy Outdoor Wednesday :)
ReplyDeleteHave been there!
ReplyDeletevery interesting!
happy beautiful Wednesday to you!
warm sandy hugs!
Loui♥
like a mini vacation, thanks for the great tour!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! Thanks for the visit to the mounds. I am really enjoying all of the Outdoor Wednesday blogs. Thanks for all the time you put into it. Debbie
ReplyDeletewe have some mounds a few hours away from me the schools go and visit every year
ReplyDeletethe mound looks like the one in Ireland...Newgrange, one of the world's most famous tombs built about 5,000 years ago!
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Beautiful pictures and a history lesson as well! Thanks for sharing...I love learning about so many different places. Maybe one day I will be able to visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool place to visit!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely photos and an interesting history lesson. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you also for hosting OW!
How interesting! I love anything to do with National Parks, Forests or Monuments. I have never heard of this place. Thanks for sharing it with us. :0)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting information, great pictures.
ReplyDeleteSusan, This is my first visit and link to Outdoor Wednesday. I have recently joined the blogging world to share the adventures with my square foot garden.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a huckleberry finn adventure to me!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Outdoor Wednesday!!
Kay Ellen
I would love to visit.
ReplyDeleteWe go through Macon on our way to Fl.
You always have the most interesting blog. We have Indian mounds in Mississippi, but I never thought about Georgia having them.
ReplyDeleteAmazing place and wonderful photos, Susan!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tour. Since I am unable to travel I live for these personal online tours.
ReplyDeleteI am late and Mr. Linky is down, but please come visit me for a short tour of my yard.
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Hello and Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteThose mounds are really interesting and so cool that they have been preserved!
CailinMarie
http://cailinyates.blogspot.com
I'm late to the party too, but I do have a submission...
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Hi Susan, I had to re-enter my blog post link, The other one did not work right..
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid I am a day late or two now as time is late, but I could not resist showing off the beautiful photos I captured. Sounds and looks like a wonderful day trip you had and I would so love to go there. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThat was very interesting! I have never heard of those mounds before but I hope to visit them when my son goes to Captain School at Ft. Benning. thanks for the info.
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