Poverty Point, Archaeological site in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, US
The complex features six concentric ridges forming a C-shape pattern, with earthen mounds rising across 910 acres of prehistoric architectural landscape.
Native Americans constructed this monumental site between 1700-1100 BC, moving 53 million cubic feet of soil without modern tools or wheeled transportation.
The settlement functioned as a major trade center, collecting materials from distant locations including the Ouachita Mountains and regions reaching to present-day Ohio.
The site opens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, offering guided tours and tram rides through the grounds, with admission costing 4 dollars per person.
The largest mound stands 72 feet tall and measures 705 feet wide, constructed entirely within three months according to archaeological evidence.
Location: West Carroll Parish
Operator: United States National Park Service;UNESCO
Website: https://nps.gov/popo
GPS coordinates: 32.63670,-91.41140
Latest update: July 9, 2025 22:19
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