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Poverty Point World Heritage Site, Pioneer, LA

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Poverty Point World Heritage Site

Walk or ride a tram past 3,000-year-old earthen mounds and C-shaped ridges built by Late Archaic people.

6859 Hwy 577 · Pioneer, LA

About Poverty Point World Heritage Site

Native people built the earthworks at Poverty Point between 1700 and 1100 BCE, and the site is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Monument. Six rows of concentric ridges form a C-shaped pattern alongside several mounds on the edge of Macon Ridge. You can start at the museum, hike a 2.6-mile trail, or join a guided tram tour. Picnic areas and birdwatching round out a visit.

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