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Poverty Point

National Monument - Louisiana, United States

Poverty Point National Monument preserves a remarkable prehistoric earthwork complex built by indigenous peoples between 1700 and 1100 BCE. The site features massive earthen mounds and ridges arranged in a sophisticated geometric pattern, representing one of the most significant archaeological sites in North America. The monument showcases the advanced engineering and social organization of ancient hunter-gatherer societies. It is managed by the National Park Service in partnership with Louisiana State Parks.

Location:
32.638, -91.408
Area:
3.7 km²
Established:
1988

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