America's National Treasures — Season 1, Episode 5: Prehistoric Native Americans

Episode synopsis

In the South are ruins of prehistoric cities, rivaling any in the ancient world. They were built by Native American cultures living in the South. It is a largely unknown story ... A story you can learn by traveling to the region's three national monuments devoted to prehistory. Chapter 1: Poverty Point National Monument (Louisiana) Chapter 2: Russell Cave National Monument (Alabama) Chapter 3: Ocmulgee National Monument (Georgia)

About America's National Treasures

In 1906 Teddy Roosevelt created the nation s first national monument destination. The purpose was to preserve all of America s significant pieces of history. Since then, all National Monuments have been designated by Presidents as their personal memorials which they sought to protect above all others. America s National Treasures tells the story of America s past and present glory. This 12 volume set takes a journey through the Ecology, Geology and beauty of the Great Plains, the Geologic West and the Historic South in a spectacular 7 hour adventure never to be forgotten.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Geologic Wonders of the Northern Plains
• E2Sioux Indian Wars
• E3Manifest Destiny
• E4The Southern Plains
• E6Southern Spanish Colonies
• E7Slavery and the Plantation System
• E8Civil War and the Confederacy
• E9Fossil Treasures of the Pacific Northwest
• E10The Pacifc Northwest's Ring of Fire
• E11The Historic Pacific Northwest
• E12The Great Biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest