The Monumental Earthworks of Poverty Point, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the USA, is a prehistoric complex built by a hunter-fisher-gatherer society between 1700 and 1100 B.C.E. It features five mounds, six concentric semi-elliptical ridges, and a central plaza, representing a remarkable feat of earthen construction unmatched in North America for over 2,000 years. This site, created without modern tools or agriculture, highlights the sophistication of its builders and their extensive trade network across the continent. Its unique design and cultural significance earned it global recognition.

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