Ancient Town Among Dozens of Hidden Structures Found In Amazon Rainforest
BY ARISTOS GEORGIOU ON 10/6/23 AT 3:29 PM EDT
Researchers have discovered two dozen ancient constructions hidden beneath the canopy in the Amazon rainforest basin.
The constructions are earthworks built in the pre-Columbian era—meaning prior to the period of European colonization. They represent the remnants of a variety of sites and structures built by ancient Indigenous peoples.
The previously unknown earthworks include the remains of an ancient town, fortified villages; defensive and ceremonial structures; as well as rectangular and circular features known as geoglyphs; among other constructions, according to a study published in the journal Science.
Indigenous societies are known to have lived in the Amazon region for at least 12,000 years, creating earthwork structures and domesticated landscapes that have had long-lasting effects on the forest.
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