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Archaeologists triple the scale of an ancient Amazonian civilization we know almost nothing about
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Archaeologists triple the scale of an ancient Amazonian civilization we know almost nothing about

So, here's the exciting news! Archaeologists have recently discovered hundreds of geometric earthworks in the Amazon, revealing a precolonial civilization much larger than we ever imagined. Using advanced LiDAR technology, they mapped out a staggering area that could contain between 24,000 and 30,000 of these structures. This Aquiry civilization, known for its ceremonial enclosures, may have supported a population comparable to the Late Preclassical Mayans. It's incredible to think about the hidden history beneath the jungle canopy, waiting to be uncovered!
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