Poverty Point World Heritage Site
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An ancient settlement and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Louisiana, featuring monumental earthen mounds built by a sophisticated pre-agricultural society over 3,000 years ago.

šŸ“œ Poverty Point is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Louisiana.
It features monumental earthen mounds and ridges built by Indigenous hunter-fisher-gatherers over 3,000 years ago.

Why Go

āœØ Explore one of North America's most significant archaeological sites.
šŸ—ļø Witness impressive earthen constructions, including Mound A, built without modern tools.
šŸ“š Learn about a sophisticated pre-agricultural society that thrived over 3,000 years ago.
šŸš¶ Enjoy guided tours, demonstrations, and a 2.6-mile hiking trail.

Cost

šŸ’° General admission: $6 (ages 7-61), $4 (62+), free (6 & under). Guided tours cost extra.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily 9 a.m.

  • 5 p.m.
    Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.

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