Did you know that Southeast Indiana is home to a 1,000-year-old Native village currently being preserved by the Archaeological Research Institute, or ARI?
According to ARI researchers, “The Guard Village site, located just minutes away from the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI) Learning Center, is an integral part of the Guard Archaeological Preserve. The Guard site, a Fort Ancient Village site, was inhabited by the first maize agriculturalists in the Ohio Valley between AD 1000-1250, marking the emergence of the Fort Ancient culture. This village provided a permanent residence for a population ranging from 150 to 500 individuals throughout the year. The villagers engaged in agricultural practices, tending to their crops and gardens, as well as fishing in the nearby rivers and wetlands, and hunting in the surrounding hills.”
Step back in time with this nonprofit organization offering hands-on educational opportunities, archaeology tours, community events and more at their Lawrenceburg headquarters and nearby Guard Village site and trails. Join ARI for talks, tours, and hands-on lab experiences, explore their learning center activities and gift shop, then be sure to follow them on social media.
