science Phys Org 2026-07-29

Millions Lived in Ancient Amazonian Civilization Revealed by Laser Scanning

Airborne laser scanning has uncovered evidence of a large, multicultural civilization that thrived in southwestern Amazonia between 600 BCE and 850 CE. This civilization, spanning over 180,000 sq km, was home to millions.

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