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Unearthing West Virginia’s ancient history: Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville’s prehistoric tomb

12/17/2023

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia is known for its Appalachian culture and storied mountain communities, but there is an even older side to the region, one that is ancient and pre-dates the founding of the state itself.

Prehistoric Native American people once inhabited the land and left their mark through ancient building sites. There are 424 recorded prehistoric mounds in what is now West Virginia, according to The West Virginia Encyclopedia.

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