Why was the Poverty Point site a prime location to create a civilization?

the abundance of natural resources that could sustain a civilization
access to New Orleans
rolling river to create high tides
various vegetation to promote settlement

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Why was the Poverty Point site a prime location to create a civilization?

the abundance of natural resources that could sustain a civilization
access to New Orleans
rolling river to create high tides
various vegetation to promote settlement

SmokeyBrown · Answer

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