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Archaeological reconstruction of the Watson Brake Mound Complex near Monroe, Louisiana. The site was found by locals in the early 80s and brought it to the attention of archaeologists. Over 100 carbon tests date the site to 3200 BC. It is the oldest known mound & earthwork site known (so far) in the USA. Photo courtesy Dr Greg Little, author of the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Native American I

Watson Brake

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Archaeological reconstruction of the Watson Brake Mound Complex near Monroe, Louisiana. The site was found by locals in the early 80s and brought it to the attention of archaeologists. Over 100 carbon tests date the site to 3200 BC. It is the oldest known mound & earthwork site known (so far) in the USA.

Photo courtesy Dr Greg Little, author of the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Native American Indian Mounds & Earthworks (2016).

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