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LiDAR survey uncovers hundreds of ancient Amazon earthworks

Published 29 July 2026

Archaeologists using aerial laser scanning have uncovered hundreds of previously unknown monumental earthworks in the southwestern Amazon, revealing a vast, ancient civilization that flourished for over a millennium and may have supported a population in the millions.

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