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Are prehistoric mounds considered burial grounds? Are Native American graves given special treatment?

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Are prehistoric mounds considered burial grounds? Are Native American graves given special treatment?

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In the interest of preserving cultural resources in the state and as provided by the statute, the IHPA considers prehistoric mounds to be grave markers. They are protected under the Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act, referenced above.