Summary

Poverty Point World Heritage Site, discovered in 1889, holds an age of 3,400 years within the history of American archaeology. This significant archaeological location gained international recognition in two distinct milestones. In 1962, the federal government recognized the site as a National Historic Landmark, a prestigious honor granted to archaeological sites in the United States. Shortly after, in 2014, the site achieved the highest possible honor from the world: it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, an organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the cultural heritage of the United Nations.

Title

Welcome to Poverty Point World Heritage Site | Explore Louisiana

Description

Poverty Point World Heritage Site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a story 3,400 years in the making. Embark with us on a journey to this ancient city.

Keywords

poverty, point, site, world, heritage, artifacts, story, history, years, stay, ancient, more, find, trips, play, events, monument

NS Lookup

A 172.64.153.107, A 104.18.34.149

Dates

Created 2026-03-09

Updated 2026-04-06

Summarized 2026-04-06