Summary

The Poverty Point World Heritage Site, originating about 3,400 years ago, was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. federal government in 1962. Over time, its importance grew as it was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2014, making it the site that received the highest honor at that organization. This site is one of the highest honors for archaeological remains in the United States and is a significant historical record.

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 104.18.34.149, A 172.64.153.107

Dates

Created 2026-03-09

Updated 2026-04-15

Summarized 2026-04-17