e buried in mound six of the Wright Mounds were part of an elite population with ascribed status. The evidence is clear. Every stage has signs of wealth; copper bracelets, and marginella beads. Much labor was put into these tombs, not to mention the mound itself, which is indicative of power. From the distribution of age throughout the mound, a majority of the people buried were between 20 an 40 years old men and women combined There is an influx of women in stage three that exceed the number of men in the mound. If status were achieved the mound would certainly feature more men in stages three and four. Finally Stage three seems to have significance. It is the only stage that has all gravegoods combined, and the most labor per tomb. Perhaps this represents the peak of these elite’s reign. This study may help further research of the Wright mounds and their use during the time of the Adena. ...
