Did you know we have a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Monument right here in Louisiana? Poverty Point is one of the hidden treasures in the state and in the entire country. It’s a breathtaking site that will make you really think about the history of this beautiful land.

If you haven't visited this breathtaking site in Louisiana yet, you are in for a real treat.
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A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is one of the most ancient remnants of early societies on these lands. You can find the site at 6859 LA-577, Pioneer, LA.
There is also a nearby state park where you can camp out while you explore the unique site.
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The Poverty Point Reservoir State Park is found at 1500 Poverty Point Parkway in Delhi, LA.
The beautiful mounds that are a highlight of the Poverty Point site are the remnants of a highly organized society that lived here thousands of years ago.
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Excavation of the site began began in the early 20th century. It has been called "the largest and most complex Late Archaic earthwork occupation and ceremonial site North America."
During the period between 1650 and 700 BC, this system of earthworks and mounds formed the Poverty Point culture.
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The members of this culture extended throughout the Mississippi River Delta.
Archaeologists have uncovered a huge number of artifacts, which visitors can explore at the museum found at the site.
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The researchers have yet to determine whether the site was a settlement, trading center, or a ceremonial religious complex.
The area was built up over a period of centuries, and over time more and more discoveries have been made.
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Arrowheads are one of the most treasured discoveries here, and give us insight into the hunting practices of these early peoples.
You and your family will be blown away by the depth of history to uncover here, as it is truly a monument to the unique culture of the area.
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It really it amazing to think about how long people have been calling the Mississippi River Delta home.
So go ahead and plan your visit to this unique site right here in Louisiana.
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There's so much to uncover and explore on the acres of land found here.

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