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Ancient Builders of the Amazon
Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished for centuries, with populations numbering in the millions.
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Ancient Cliff Paintings in the Amazon
The painted cliffs of La Lindosa open a window onto the lives of Ice Age Amazonians.
Ancient Pyramids Uncovered in the Amazon
This discovery rewrites the history of complex societies on the continent.
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