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Poverty Point: Centre of Ancient America

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The Importance of Poverty Point in American Prehistory

Poverty Point was abandoned by 1100 BCE. Archaeologists have found evidence that the site continued to be used for religious purposes much, much later in prehistory. But they don't find any signs of habitation or human life there. The plaza is a constructed surface with artificial film over it.

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