New Thoughts on Louisiana’s Poverty Point
Researchers have reevaluated the history of the Poverty Point earthworks in northeastern Louisiana.
Previously, it was thought that the site was inhabited 3,500 years ago by a complex, hierarchical society. However, traces of long-term dwellings and burials have not been found.
“When these earthworks were being constructed, the Southeast was prone to severe weather and massive floods,” said Kidder. “We believe the inhabitants of Poverty Point built the mounds, performed rituals, and left behind valuable objects as a sacrifice and spiritual offering,”
According to a statement by Washington University, Kidder, Olivia Baumgartel, and Seth Grooms suggest that Poverty Point was used as a meeting place by egalitarian hunter-gatherers from the Southeast and Midwest.
Author's summary: New research reexamines Poverty Point's history.
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