Poverty Point
The Poverty Point culture, active from 2200 BCE to 700 BCE, is one of the earliest known mound-building societies in North America. Located along the Mississippi River, its ceremonial complexes suggest early religious or mythological significance tied to earth and water.Artifacts from Poverty Point reflect a sophisticated society with long-distance trade and potential spiritual practices. This culture’s architectural legacy continues to intrigue archaeologists about its symbolic and mythological meanings.
