The ancient mounds of Louisiana

Hundreds of ancient mounds are scattered all over Louisiana. The mounds hold cluesin the forms of artifacts like projectile points, pottery, axes, grinding stones, fired earth objects, and moreabout the prehistoric cultures who lived there thousands of years ago. I have distinct memories from childhood of visiting many of these mounds, including those at the famous Poverty Point World Heritage Site (which is about 3,400 years old), as well as those on the campus of Louisiana State University. — Read the rest