Why do our textbooks and museums not recognize the pre-Columbus peoples of north east Ohio? Why are there so many mounds and earthworks being ignored by archaeologists? Clearly the Cuyahoga Valley National Park was once home to an ancient and massive civilization. In this video we delve into the Cuyahoga River's largest tributary, the Tinker's Creek.

"The gorge" as it is known locally hosts many ancient Native American sites, mounds, earthworks and artifacts. It's only more abundant resource seems to be mystery and deceit. Careful you stay on the path or Cleveland Metro-parks Police or one of their many vigilante volunteers will be sure to show up and let you know... there is nothing to see here. Nothing except the mounds large enough to be hiding an ancient temple. Or perhaps evidence of Mayan influence in the Late Woodland period.