Poverty Point: Unearthing the Anomalous Metropolis of Ancient America: Mounds, Trade, and the Re-Engineering of Hunter-Gatherer Societies in the Mississippi Valley, 1700–1100 BCE - Softcover
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For decades, the standard archaeological consensus dictated that monumental architecture and complex trade networks required the foundation of established agriculture. The staggering discovery of Poverty Point in northern Louisiana completely shattered this paradigm. Constructed over three thousand years ago, this massive complex of concentric earthen ridges and towering mounds was built entirely by a sophisticated society of hunter-gatherers. Operating without farming, domesticated beasts of burden, or metal tools, the inhabitants engineered a thriving commercial hub that drew artifacts and materials from hundreds of miles across the North American continent. This educational volume explores the geopolitical and engineering marvels of the Poverty Point culture. It meticulously details the advanced social organization required to coordinate massive public works, challenging our fundamental understanding of how early human civilizations evolved. Rewrite your understanding of human antiquity. Delve into the complex logistics and mysterious rituals of North America's first great indigenous metropolis.
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