Routh Mounds facts for kids
 Location in Louisiana
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| Location | Newellton, Louisiana, Tensas Parish, Louisiana,  USA |
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| Region | Tensas Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 32°1′15.85″N 91°12′46.19″W / 32.0210694°N 91.2128306°W |
| History | |
| Periods | Routh Phase |
| Cultures | Plaquemine culture |
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| Responsible body: private | |
Routh Mounds is an ancient place in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It is an archaeological site, which means it's a spot where scientists study how people lived long ago. This site is very important for understanding a group of Native Americans called the Plaquemine culture.
What Are Routh Mounds?
Routh Mounds is a special location where archaeologists have found evidence of an ancient village. It includes large mounds of earth. These mounds were built by people from the Plaquemine culture. They used these mounds for homes, temples, or burials.
The site helps us learn about the history of the area. It shows how people lived many centuries ago. Routh Mounds is located near Newellton, Louisiana. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of the Winter Quarters State Historic Site.
Who Were the Plaquemine Culture?
The Plaquemine culture was a group of Native American people. They lived in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. This was from about 1200 CE to 1700 CE. They were known for building large mounds.
These people were farmers. They grew crops like corn, beans, and squash. They also hunted and fished. Their villages were often along rivers. This helped them with travel and getting food.
What Was the Routh Phase?
Routh Mounds is known as the "type site" for the Routh Phase. A type site is like a main example. It helps archaeologists define a specific time period. The Routh Phase lasted from about 1200 CE to 1350 CE.
During the Routh Phase, the Plaquemine culture was developing. They were building more complex villages. They also had unique styles of pottery and tools. Studying Routh Mounds helps experts understand this important time. It shows how the culture changed over hundreds of years.
