Hayes site facts for kids
 Location in Arkansas
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| Location | Stuttgart, Arkansas, Arkansas County, Arkansas,  USA |
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| Region | Arkansas County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34°26′32.96″N 91°36′33.12″W / 34.4424889°N 91.6092000°W |
| History | |
| Cultures | Plum Bayou culture |
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| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | platform mounds, plaza |
| Responsible body: private | |
The Hayes site (also known as 3 AR 37) is an exciting archaeological site located near Bayou Meto in Arkansas County, Arkansas, USA. An archaeological site is a place where people lived a long time ago. We can find clues about their lives there. This site was once home to people of the Plum Bayou culture. They lived here between 650 and 1050 CE. This time period is known as the Late Woodland period.
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What Was the Hayes Site Like?
The Hayes site was a special place with several large earth structures. It had four platform mounds. A platform mound is a big, flat-topped hill made by people. These mounds were likely used for important buildings or ceremonies.
The Plaza Area
The mounds at the Hayes site were arranged around a plaza. A plaza is an open, flat area. It was probably a central gathering spot for the community. People might have held meetings or celebrations there.
Clues from the Past
Archaeologists have not yet dug deeply into the Hayes site. This means they have not done a full "excavation." However, they have found many pieces of ceramics on the surface. Ceramics are pottery items like pots and bowls. These pottery pieces are very similar to those made by the Plum Bayou culture. This helps us know who lived at the site.
Who Were the Plum Bayou People?
The Plum Bayou culture was a group of Native American people. They lived in parts of what is now Arkansas. They were known for building mounds and creating unique pottery. Their culture thrived during the Late Woodland period. This was before Europeans arrived in North America.
