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Timber rings at Poverty Point marked by white pillars, discovered through ground-penetrating radar (GPR)

How Avocational Archaeologists Helped Poverty Point Earn World Heritage Status

Introduction When you picture an archaeologist, you probably imagine professionals in field gear, carefully unearthing relics of ancient civilizations. But here’s something that might surprise you: passionate avocational archaeologists—enthusiasts without formal training—have played a vital… Read More »How Avocational Archaeologists Helped Poverty Point Earn World Heritage Status