Mound safari: taking a prehistoric roadtrip through the Bayou State

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There are nearly 700 Native American mound sites in Louisiana and driving on the Ancient Mounds Trail is an opportunity for travelers to see 41 of these mounds. Poverty Point is the largest mound in the trail where Native Americans once built houses on the ridges.

Organizational history, Description and travel, Native Americans, Location, Mounds, Travel narrative, Historic trails

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Egypt's ageless goddess

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History of temple of Mut in Egypt, revealed by the excavations carried out at the site is described. Information on restoration project of the temple site is also highlighted.

Egypt, Analysis, History, Historic preservation

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In Katrina's wake

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An archaeology professor discusses the importance of archaeological conservation efforts in New Orleans, after the hurricane Katrina destruction.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Personal narratives, New Orleans, Louisiana, Hurricane Katrina, 2005

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