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Poverty Point World Heritage Site
6859 LA-577
Pioneer, LA
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Poverty Point World Heritage Site is a story 3,400 years in the making. A trading hub, an engineering marvel, a monument to ingenuity—there are many ways to describe Poverty Point. In 2014, a new label was added: UNESCO World Heritage Site. Embark with us on a journey of historical proportions to this ancient city.
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See artifacts and archaeological features left behind more than 3000 years ago, right here in North Louisiana
6859 LA-577
Pioneer, LA
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Much of what we know about Poverty Point comes from its diverse artifact collection.
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Researchers have found more than 8,000 intact projectile points at Poverty Point.
6859 LA-577
Pioneer, LA
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Poverty Point’s centerpiece is its collection of earthworks built during a 600-year period.
6859 LA-577
Pioneer, LA
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Plan your trip to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site today.
6859 LA-577
Pioneer, LA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours