Most People Have No Idea These Ancient Ruins Are Hiding In Louisiana
If you are looking to explore all of the amazing history and treasure that Louisiana has to offer, then you should schedule a trip to Poverty Point State Historic Site. In 2014, this amazing archaeological site received the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage site designation, making it an even more fantastic place to spend an afternoon. Here’s what you need to know:
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It received this honor for the 3,400-year-old mounds that were once home to a trading hub and monument to ingenuity that was known throughout the area in ancient times.
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West Carroll parish is the home of this site, that is located on 6859 La. Hwy 577. There are a variety of hotels and state parks to stay in as you explore this amazing place.
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At the time of their construction, the earthworks at Poverty Point were the largest construction in North America. It continued to be the largest earthen mound for 1,000 years after its construction.
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Mound A at Poverty Point Historic Park was built to mimic the shape of a bird, with the south wing to the left, the north wing to the right, and the bird's body in the center.
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They are still uncertain why this happened. Around A.D. 700, another mound was added to the site, and humans were in an out of the area until the 1800s, when Euroamericans began building settlements here.
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This is because Poverty Point is dense with ancient artifacts that require careful attention.
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The site is considered to be primarily a trading hub, as rocks and minerals from as far as 800 miles away have been recovered here.
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This suggests that hunting and gathering were the central ways people survived here.
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These intricate owl designs are a distinctive feature of the pottery here.
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The people of poverty point where the first in the Lower Mississippi Valley to make earthen vessels.
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The exhibits here are always expanding and you can check the website, povertypoint.us, to find out about upcoming events.
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The mounds were built over a 600 year period, with more than 25 generations of peoples on the land.
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How is that for history in our great state of Louisiana?
Have you ever visited the UNESCO World Heritage site, Poverty Point? What was your experience there like? We love to hear your stories about this amazing place! Let us know about it!
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