Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, Poverty Point preserves a record of North America’s Late Archaic era. Managed as a Louisiana state historic park, the 400-acre property includes interpretive galleries, ranger-led tram tours, and trails that trace the concentric ridges and towering "Mound A". Exhibits display tools, figurines, and ochre pigments traded from as far as the Appalachians, underscoring the site’s exchange network. Ongoing research and stewardship protect this fragile cultural landscape.

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1. Poverty Point Trail

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Explore ancient earthworks and bayou views on the easy 2.2-mile Poverty Point Trail, a hike through a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Location: West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States

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